Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 93 is 3720.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 54 | 2214 |
| 114 and 57 | 114 |
| 148 and 36 | 1332 |
| 136 and 188 | 6392 |
| 106 and 164 | 8692 |