Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 60 is 120.
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 40 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 60 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 138 | 8970 |
| 172 and 146 | 12556 |
| 37 and 68 | 2516 |
| 131 and 10 | 1310 |
| 32 and 144 | 288 |