Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 59 is 2065.
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 35 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 59 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 178 | 19758 |
| 32 and 76 | 608 |
| 47 and 15 | 705 |
| 172 and 50 | 4300 |
| 173 and 17 | 2941 |