Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 59 is 2183.
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 37 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 59 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 92 and 146 | 6716 |
| 34 and 176 | 2992 |
| 48 and 148 | 1776 |
| 147 and 134 | 19698 |
| 120 and 186 | 3720 |