Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 50 is 2950.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 31 | 3596 |
| 173 and 50 | 8650 |
| 113 and 170 | 19210 |
| 125 and 86 | 10750 |
| 159 and 181 | 28779 |