Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 51 is 3060.
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 180 and 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 64 | 8896 |
| 16 and 140 | 560 |
| 86 and 28 | 1204 |
| 118 and 96 | 5664 |
| 132 and 134 | 8844 |