Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 133 is 7847.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 40 | 2440 |
| 11 and 97 | 1067 |
| 145 and 12 | 1740 |
| 112 and 85 | 9520 |
| 180 and 137 | 24660 |