Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 56 is 4424.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 149 | 5066 |
| 130 and 189 | 24570 |
| 24 and 147 | 1176 |
| 40 and 194 | 3880 |
| 134 and 108 | 7236 |