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 |
|---|---|
| 164 and 14 | 1148 |
| 27 and 177 | 1593 |
| 115 and 67 | 7705 |
| 56 and 101 | 5656 |
| 23 and 179 | 4117 |