Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 59 is 3776.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 5 = 11 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 187 | 15708 |
| 189 and 43 | 8127 |
| 40 and 76 | 760 |
| 160 and 38 | 3040 |
| 176 and 90 | 7920 |