Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 112 is 1680.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 179 | 9308 |
| 130 and 94 | 6110 |
| 138 and 125 | 17250 |
| 160 and 72 | 1440 |
| 142 and 165 | 23430 |