Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 112 is 1680.
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 60 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 91 | 364 |
| 196 and 27 | 5292 |
| 189 and 22 | 4158 |
| 38 and 173 | 6574 |
| 184 and 138 | 552 |