Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 18
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 18 is 180.
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 18?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 18 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 118 | 2242 |
| 102 and 82 | 4182 |
| 97 and 187 | 18139 |
| 185 and 115 | 4255 |
| 82 and 87 | 7134 |