Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 58 is 1856.
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 64 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 90 | 8730 |
| 59 and 22 | 1298 |
| 154 and 69 | 10626 |
| 190 and 200 | 3800 |
| 80 and 109 | 8720 |