Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 95 is 7505.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 111 | 18759 |
| 45 and 57 | 855 |
| 181 and 191 | 34571 |
| 47 and 124 | 5828 |
| 174 and 45 | 2610 |