Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 176 is 10384.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 1 = 58 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 74 | 370 |
| 169 and 88 | 14872 |
| 133 and 22 | 2926 |
| 22 and 54 | 594 |
| 142 and 56 | 3976 |