Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 189 is 3780.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 60 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 144 | 144 |
| 95 and 49 | 4655 |
| 178 and 27 | 4806 |
| 147 and 186 | 9114 |
| 28 and 10 | 140 |