Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 59 is 3068.
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 52 and 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 59 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 188 | 9212 |
| 168 and 138 | 3864 |
| 104 and 119 | 12376 |
| 136 and 56 | 952 |
| 161 and 164 | 26404 |