Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 166 is 9794.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 112 | 1232 |
| 120 and 112 | 1680 |
| 123 and 76 | 9348 |
| 154 and 56 | 616 |
| 60 and 121 | 7260 |