Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 119 is 14280.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 1 = 119 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 60 | 4740 |
| 185 and 78 | 14430 |
| 59 and 159 | 9381 |
| 197 and 47 | 9259 |
| 189 and 118 | 22302 |