Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 180 is 1260.
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 84 and 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 84 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 177 | 34869 |
| 150 and 172 | 12900 |
| 181 and 193 | 34933 |
| 41 and 100 | 4100 |
| 48 and 173 | 8304 |