Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 190 is 5510.
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 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 180 | 5580 |
| 191 and 59 | 11269 |
| 56 and 111 | 6216 |
| 163 and 150 | 24450 |
| 142 and 63 | 8946 |