Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 21 is 420.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 161 | 966 |
| 49 and 160 | 7840 |
| 165 and 184 | 30360 |
| 185 and 123 | 22755 |
| 83 and 29 | 2407 |