Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 77 is 4466.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 77 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 186 | 13020 |
| 23 and 23 | 23 |
| 87 and 69 | 2001 |
| 169 and 181 | 30589 |
| 134 and 65 | 8710 |