Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 140 is 4060.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 124 | 20956 |
| 199 and 74 | 14726 |
| 144 and 145 | 20880 |
| 111 and 34 | 3774 |
| 172 and 191 | 32852 |