Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 65 is 2340.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 186 | 1116 |
| 181 and 115 | 20815 |
| 147 and 127 | 18669 |
| 14 and 54 | 378 |
| 195 and 60 | 780 |