Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 130 is 780.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 72 | 1656 |
| 198 and 197 | 39006 |
| 141 and 150 | 7050 |
| 120 and 126 | 2520 |
| 71 and 59 | 4189 |