Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 104 is 6136.
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 59 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 104 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 162 | 17658 |
| 181 and 83 | 15023 |
| 134 and 117 | 15678 |
| 37 and 149 | 5513 |
| 178 and 87 | 15486 |