Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 67 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 67 and 58 is 3886.
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 67 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 67 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 79 | 4740 |
| 62 and 196 | 6076 |
| 107 and 178 | 19046 |
| 72 and 34 | 1224 |
| 82 and 167 | 13694 |