Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 84 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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 62 | 1240 |
| 37 and 73 | 2701 |
| 119 and 199 | 23681 |
| 127 and 11 | 1397 |
| 17 and 164 | 2788 |