Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 59 is 6372.
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 108 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 63 | 126 |
| 86 and 124 | 5332 |
| 170 and 82 | 6970 |
| 12 and 109 | 1308 |
| 28 and 68 | 476 |