Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 59 is 2596.
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 44 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 59 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 109 | 19184 |
| 104 and 172 | 4472 |
| 115 and 10 | 230 |
| 160 and 69 | 11040 |
| 158 and 162 | 12798 |