Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 59 is 590.
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 10 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 59 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 78 | 2964 |
| 140 and 139 | 19460 |
| 147 and 199 | 29253 |
| 131 and 154 | 20174 |
| 191 and 31 | 5921 |