Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 70 is 4130.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 70 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 196 | 16268 |
| 53 and 193 | 10229 |
| 132 and 157 | 20724 |
| 162 and 131 | 21222 |
| 27 and 109 | 2943 |