Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 113 is 6780.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 97 | 2037 |
| 183 and 32 | 5856 |
| 168 and 95 | 15960 |
| 178 and 182 | 16198 |
| 101 and 192 | 19392 |