Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 51 is 2958.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 79 | 11850 |
| 93 and 160 | 14880 |
| 51 and 133 | 6783 |
| 197 and 187 | 36839 |
| 198 and 90 | 990 |