Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 58 is 3480.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 4 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 102 | 4998 |
| 73 and 31 | 2263 |
| 95 and 143 | 13585 |
| 161 and 155 | 24955 |
| 22 and 38 | 418 |