Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 85 is 4930.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 196 | 5096 |
| 29 and 56 | 1624 |
| 138 and 46 | 138 |
| 146 and 29 | 4234 |
| 15 and 70 | 210 |