Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 60 is 780.
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 156 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 159 | 19398 |
| 105 and 49 | 735 |
| 174 and 132 | 3828 |
| 111 and 22 | 2442 |
| 121 and 185 | 22385 |