Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 59 is 2419.
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 41 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 59 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 180 | 2340 |
| 179 and 64 | 11456 |
| 83 and 186 | 15438 |
| 55 and 179 | 9845 |
| 158 and 18 | 1422 |