Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 60 is 8220.
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 137 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 92 | 8556 |
| 130 and 172 | 11180 |
| 53 and 173 | 9169 |
| 78 and 149 | 11622 |
| 83 and 39 | 3237 |