Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 63 is 3654.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 5 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 182 | 18018 |
| 181 and 181 | 181 |
| 198 and 81 | 1782 |
| 179 and 43 | 7697 |
| 139 and 79 | 10981 |