Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 162 is 1620.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 52 | 52 |
| 86 and 86 | 86 |
| 140 and 131 | 18340 |
| 181 and 185 | 33485 |
| 73 and 120 | 8760 |