Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 60 is 1740.
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 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 60 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 2 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 171 | 17100 |
| 158 and 172 | 13588 |
| 72 and 161 | 11592 |
| 78 and 98 | 3822 |
| 18 and 96 | 288 |