Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 59 is 11151.
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 189 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 39 | 3900 |
| 141 and 86 | 12126 |
| 64 and 103 | 6592 |
| 30 and 24 | 120 |
| 14 and 161 | 322 |