Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 120 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 66 and 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 120 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 15 | 255 |
| 49 and 97 | 4753 |
| 89 and 144 | 12816 |
| 20 and 27 | 540 |
| 175 and 163 | 28525 |