Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 20 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 67 is 1340.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 20 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 188 | 34028 |
| 141 and 84 | 3948 |
| 157 and 20 | 3140 |
| 64 and 102 | 3264 |
| 186 and 129 | 7998 |