Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 20
The least common multiple (LCM) of 105 and 20 is 420.
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 105 and 20?
First, calculate the GCD of 105 and 20 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 105 ÷ 20 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 86 | 7310 |
| 179 and 19 | 3401 |
| 124 and 178 | 11036 |
| 64 and 123 | 7872 |
| 194 and 159 | 30846 |