Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 117 is 4680.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 3 = 39 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 112 | 1232 |
| 81 and 42 | 1134 |
| 68 and 59 | 4012 |
| 123 and 66 | 2706 |
| 127 and 133 | 16891 |