Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 60 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 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 54 | 9342 |
| 56 and 120 | 840 |
| 185 and 33 | 6105 |
| 193 and 24 | 4632 |
| 141 and 19 | 2679 |