Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 75 is 5925.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 4 = 18 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 52 | 52 |
| 62 and 146 | 4526 |
| 146 and 178 | 12994 |
| 180 and 71 | 12780 |
| 160 and 181 | 28960 |