Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 79 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 89 and 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 131 | 131 |
| 107 and 32 | 3424 |
| 155 and 159 | 24645 |
| 132 and 197 | 26004 |
| 114 and 21 | 798 |