Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 115 is 6670.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 57 ÷ 1 = 57 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 165 | 4785 |
| 166 and 37 | 6142 |
| 103 and 195 | 20085 |
| 61 and 43 | 2623 |
| 50 and 200 | 200 |