Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 59 is 6254.
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 106 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 139 | 3197 |
| 183 and 14 | 2562 |
| 186 and 102 | 3162 |
| 32 and 21 | 672 |
| 127 and 91 | 11557 |