Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 60 is 660.
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 110 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 67 | 1273 |
| 131 and 178 | 23318 |
| 179 and 68 | 12172 |
| 113 and 168 | 18984 |
| 82 and 191 | 15662 |