Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 82 is 4838.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 82 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 163 | 18908 |
| 38 and 60 | 1140 |
| 133 and 10 | 1330 |
| 86 and 35 | 3010 |
| 30 and 10 | 30 |