Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 134 is 3886.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 10 | 310 |
| 190 and 113 | 21470 |
| 67 and 190 | 12730 |
| 159 and 169 | 26871 |
| 178 and 161 | 28658 |