Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 119 is 7021.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 1 = 59 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 90 | 1440 |
| 27 and 175 | 4725 |
| 182 and 54 | 4914 |
| 168 and 73 | 12264 |
| 153 and 85 | 765 |