Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 122 is 7198.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 4 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 172 | 6020 |
| 56 and 119 | 952 |
| 12 and 22 | 132 |
| 139 and 37 | 5143 |
| 184 and 98 | 9016 |