Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 164 is 4756.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 194 | 5820 |
| 189 and 111 | 6993 |
| 18 and 79 | 1422 |
| 123 and 116 | 14268 |
| 52 and 27 | 1404 |