Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 30
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 30 is 420.
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 30?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 30 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 30 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 134 | 134 |
| 189 and 67 | 12663 |
| 77 and 184 | 14168 |
| 189 and 83 | 15687 |
| 119 and 179 | 21301 |