Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 60 is 5340.
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 89 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 96 | 4512 |
| 173 and 24 | 4152 |
| 52 and 152 | 1976 |
| 152 and 62 | 4712 |
| 99 and 82 | 8118 |