Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 44 is 2596.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 66 | 462 |
| 157 and 144 | 22608 |
| 128 and 26 | 1664 |
| 34 and 145 | 4930 |
| 170 and 181 | 30770 |