Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 27 is 1080.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 146 | 12994 |
| 52 and 171 | 8892 |
| 59 and 169 | 9971 |
| 80 and 181 | 14480 |
| 165 and 153 | 8415 |