Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 158 is 9322.
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 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 96 | 1632 |
| 72 and 56 | 504 |
| 168 and 38 | 3192 |
| 159 and 195 | 10335 |
| 19 and 127 | 2413 |