Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 57 is 1140.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 3 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 187 | 11033 |
| 183 and 121 | 22143 |
| 133 and 83 | 11039 |
| 33 and 90 | 990 |
| 165 and 100 | 3300 |