Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 58 is 11542.
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 199 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 182 | 35854 |
| 116 and 62 | 3596 |
| 101 and 169 | 17069 |
| 138 and 24 | 552 |
| 111 and 41 | 4551 |