Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 27 is 540.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 189 | 3780 |
| 38 and 59 | 2242 |
| 76 and 36 | 684 |
| 39 and 175 | 6825 |
| 31 and 116 | 3596 |