Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 189 is 10962.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 160 | 26720 |
| 178 and 105 | 18690 |
| 113 and 177 | 20001 |
| 164 and 60 | 2460 |
| 72 and 160 | 1440 |