Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 33 is 1947.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 168 | 6888 |
| 167 and 193 | 32231 |
| 185 and 37 | 185 |
| 186 and 122 | 11346 |
| 45 and 144 | 720 |