Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 59 is 7729.
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 131 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 145 | 5945 |
| 128 and 165 | 21120 |
| 180 and 121 | 21780 |
| 34 and 52 | 884 |
| 85 and 51 | 255 |