Least Common Multiple of 59 and 66

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 59 and 66 the smallest integer that is 3894 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 66 is 3894.

LCM(59,66) = 3894

LCM of 59 and 66

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 59 and 66

LCM of 59 and 66 is 3894

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 59 and 66. First we will calculate the prime factors of 59 and 66.

Prime Factorization of 59


59 59
1

Prime factors of 59 are 59. Prime factorization of 59 in exponential form is:

59 = 591

Prime Factorization of 66


2 66
3 33
11 11
1

Prime factors of 66 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 66 in exponential form is:

66 = 21×31×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 59 and 66.

LCM(59,66) = 21×31×111×591
LCM(59,66) = 3894

Factors of 59

List of positive integer factors of 59 that divides 59 without a remainder.

1, 59

Factors of 66

List of positive integer factors of 66 that divides 66 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66

Least Common Multiple of 59 and 66 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 59 and 66, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(59,66) = 1
LCM(59,66) = ( 59 × 66) / 1
LCM(59,66) = 3894 / 1
LCM(59,66) = 3894

Properties of LCM 59 and 66

(i) The LCM of 66 and 59 is associative

LCM of 59 and 66 = LCM of 66 and 59

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 59 and 66

1. What is the LCM of 59 and 66?

Answer: LCM of 59 and 66 is 3894.

2. What are the Factors of 59?

Answer: Factors of 59 are 1, 59. There are 2 integers that are factors of 59. The greatest factor of 59 is 59.

3. What are the Factors of 66?

Answer: Factors of 66 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 22, 33, 66. There are 8 integers that are factors of 66. The greatest factor of 66 is 66.

4. How to Find the LCM of 59 and 66?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 59 and 66 = 3894

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 59

59 = 59

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 66

66 = 2 x 3 x 11

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 3894 = 2 x 3 x 11 x 59

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 59 and 66 is 3894.