Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 90 is 2610.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 90 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 29 | 5423 |
| 195 and 43 | 8385 |
| 161 and 24 | 3864 |
| 90 and 63 | 630 |
| 12 and 34 | 204 |