Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 68 is 4012.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 68 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 31 | 5363 |
| 120 and 101 | 12120 |
| 117 and 74 | 8658 |
| 146 and 37 | 5402 |
| 176 and 74 | 6512 |