Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 165 is 13035.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 79 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 115 | 10120 |
| 125 and 162 | 20250 |
| 162 and 11 | 1782 |
| 55 and 106 | 5830 |
| 116 and 140 | 4060 |