Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 185 is 10730.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 197 | 26792 |
| 120 and 83 | 9960 |
| 193 and 155 | 29915 |
| 196 and 19 | 3724 |
| 120 and 18 | 360 |