Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 105 is 420.
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 20 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 20 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 71 | 1846 |
| 156 and 58 | 4524 |
| 142 and 161 | 22862 |
| 64 and 130 | 4160 |
| 116 and 44 | 1276 |