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 |
|---|---|
| 85 and 67 | 5695 |
| 194 and 43 | 8342 |
| 83 and 123 | 10209 |
| 188 and 146 | 13724 |
| 154 and 117 | 18018 |