Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 144 is 4176.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 185 | 25530 |
| 70 and 178 | 6230 |
| 181 and 88 | 15928 |
| 70 and 78 | 2730 |
| 63 and 14 | 126 |