Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 91 is 5369.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 85 | 2380 |
| 182 and 29 | 5278 |
| 124 and 155 | 620 |
| 59 and 74 | 4366 |
| 73 and 180 | 13140 |