Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 60 is 1620.
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 162 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 97 | 18042 |
| 170 and 105 | 3570 |
| 26 and 80 | 1040 |
| 63 and 178 | 11214 |
| 132 and 35 | 4620 |