Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 192 is 11328.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 198 | 12078 |
| 15 and 38 | 570 |
| 177 and 85 | 15045 |
| 129 and 61 | 7869 |
| 46 and 130 | 2990 |