Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 164 is 12956.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 79 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 79 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 6 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 172 | 11180 |
| 196 and 163 | 31948 |
| 132 and 31 | 4092 |
| 177 and 59 | 177 |
| 17 and 178 | 3026 |