Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 35 is 840.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 180 | 3960 |
| 155 and 126 | 19530 |
| 185 and 85 | 3145 |
| 185 and 164 | 30340 |
| 59 and 133 | 7847 |