Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 162 is 9558.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 166 | 24734 |
| 49 and 129 | 6321 |
| 118 and 166 | 9794 |
| 193 and 179 | 34547 |
| 78 and 79 | 6162 |