Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 197 is 11426.
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 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 118 | 9440 |
| 168 and 41 | 6888 |
| 156 and 119 | 18564 |
| 185 and 40 | 1480 |
| 63 and 73 | 4599 |