Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 163 is 9617.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 98 | 16954 |
| 96 and 135 | 4320 |
| 51 and 77 | 3927 |
| 141 and 159 | 7473 |
| 131 and 53 | 6943 |