Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 42 is 1218.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 127 | 4572 |
| 70 and 84 | 420 |
| 136 and 176 | 2992 |
| 106 and 35 | 3710 |
| 171 and 59 | 10089 |