Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 190 is 11210.
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 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 175 | 10850 |
| 179 and 116 | 20764 |
| 109 and 188 | 20492 |
| 111 and 47 | 5217 |
| 117 and 42 | 1638 |