Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 96 is 480.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 180 | 14940 |
| 131 and 48 | 6288 |
| 40 and 74 | 1480 |
| 130 and 178 | 11570 |
| 95 and 130 | 2470 |