Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 139 is 8201.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 196 | 8428 |
| 182 and 29 | 5278 |
| 166 and 17 | 2822 |
| 65 and 187 | 12155 |
| 86 and 181 | 15566 |