Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 107 is 6206.
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 58 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 36 | 2196 |
| 99 and 141 | 4653 |
| 172 and 137 | 23564 |
| 83 and 139 | 11537 |
| 124 and 195 | 24180 |