Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 130 is 7670.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 20 | 1420 |
| 158 and 72 | 5688 |
| 126 and 72 | 504 |
| 118 and 51 | 6018 |
| 162 and 58 | 4698 |