Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 58 is 6902.
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 119 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 3 = 19 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 134 | 4422 |
| 56 and 41 | 2296 |
| 142 and 95 | 13490 |
| 198 and 184 | 18216 |
| 99 and 198 | 198 |