Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 58 is 5626.
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 97 and 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 99 | 693 |
| 126 and 167 | 21042 |
| 92 and 180 | 4140 |
| 175 and 117 | 20475 |
| 124 and 158 | 9796 |