Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 161 is 9499.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 42 | 8274 |
| 154 and 48 | 3696 |
| 100 and 128 | 3200 |
| 130 and 196 | 12740 |
| 159 and 75 | 3975 |