Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 65 is 1560.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 129 | 6321 |
| 58 and 130 | 3770 |
| 44 and 184 | 2024 |
| 122 and 131 | 15982 |
| 45 and 66 | 990 |