
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 44 is 1276.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 58 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 14 |
2 | 44 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 2 |
3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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135 and 42 | 1890 |
155 and 45 | 1395 |
142 and 180 | 12780 |
48 and 101 | 4848 |
92 and 171 | 15732 |