Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 179 is 16289.
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 91 and 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 88 ÷ 3 = 29 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 81 | 13446 |
| 60 and 168 | 840 |
| 133 and 54 | 7182 |
| 188 and 187 | 35156 |
| 168 and 146 | 12264 |