Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 89 is 7031.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 89 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 161 | 29946 |
| 186 and 31 | 186 |
| 89 and 101 | 8989 |
| 179 and 35 | 6265 |
| 133 and 196 | 3724 |