Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 146 is 4234.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 159 | 14151 |
| 39 and 132 | 1716 |
| 25 and 132 | 3300 |
| 101 and 192 | 19392 |
| 144 and 85 | 12240 |