Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 198 is 11682.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 59 = 3 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 139 | 7506 |
| 177 and 116 | 20532 |
| 118 and 75 | 8850 |
| 86 and 123 | 10578 |
| 52 and 124 | 1612 |