Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 59 is 6667.
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 113 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 97 | 10864 |
| 142 and 87 | 12354 |
| 152 and 174 | 13224 |
| 196 and 189 | 5292 |
| 33 and 140 | 4620 |