
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 |
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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 |
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32 and 189 | 6048 |
41 and 104 | 4264 |
78 and 121 | 9438 |
192 and 110 | 10560 |
93 and 14 | 1302 |