Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 101 is 12120.
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 120 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 19 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 66 | 3762 |
| 131 and 41 | 5371 |
| 47 and 196 | 9212 |
| 127 and 42 | 5334 |
| 135 and 178 | 24030 |