Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 58 is 7946.
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 137 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 84 | 3948 |
| 147 and 184 | 27048 |
| 72 and 91 | 6552 |
| 124 and 113 | 14012 |
| 186 and 125 | 23250 |