Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 54 is 3186.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 69 | 10419 |
| 183 and 111 | 6771 |
| 67 and 75 | 5025 |
| 189 and 112 | 3024 |
| 107 and 87 | 9309 |