Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 89 is 5340.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 89 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 187 | 374 |
| 184 and 121 | 22264 |
| 135 and 96 | 4320 |
| 136 and 130 | 8840 |
| 197 and 18 | 3546 |