Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 180 is 1980.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 45 | 2655 |
| 54 and 59 | 3186 |
| 66 and 75 | 1650 |
| 101 and 93 | 9393 |
| 120 and 197 | 23640 |