Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 81 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 81 and 120 is 3240.
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 81 and 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 81 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 ÷ 120 = 0 remainder 81 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 81 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 3 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 187 | 33847 |
| 137 and 165 | 22605 |
| 27 and 136 | 3672 |
| 19 and 133 | 133 |
| 20 and 127 | 2540 |