Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 88 is 1320.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 46 | 5658 |
| 185 and 124 | 22940 |
| 12 and 168 | 168 |
| 71 and 12 | 852 |
| 116 and 128 | 3712 |