Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 58 is 348.
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 12 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 58 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 113 | 20453 |
| 141 and 59 | 8319 |
| 119 and 108 | 12852 |
| 81 and 69 | 1863 |
| 31 and 139 | 4309 |