Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 124 is 7316.
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 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 160 | 3040 |
| 69 and 153 | 3519 |
| 187 and 128 | 23936 |
| 90 and 193 | 17370 |
| 171 and 172 | 29412 |