Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 114 is 6726.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 4 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 16 | 560 |
| 174 and 81 | 4698 |
| 148 and 48 | 1776 |
| 72 and 22 | 792 |
| 143 and 62 | 8866 |