Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 72 is 360.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 189 | 189 |
| 166 and 98 | 8134 |
| 165 and 88 | 1320 |
| 63 and 119 | 1071 |
| 163 and 70 | 11410 |