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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 115 and 120 the smallest integer that is 2760 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 120 is 2760.
LCM(115,120) = 2760
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 115 and 120. First we will calculate the prime factors of 115 and 120.
Prime Factorization of 115
5 | 115 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 115 are 5,23. Prime factorization of 115 in exponential form is:
115 = 51×231
Prime Factorization of 120
2 | 120 |
2 | 60 |
2 | 30 |
3 | 15 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 120 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 120 in exponential form is:
120 = 23×31×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 115 and 120.
LCM(115,120) = 23×31×51×231
LCM(115,120) = 2760
Factors of 115
List of positive integer factors of 115 that divides 115 without a remainder.
1, 5, 23, 115
Factors of 120
List of positive integer factors of 120 that divides 120 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 60, 120
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 115 and 120, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(115,120) = 5
LCM(115,120) = ( 115 × 120) / 5
LCM(115,120) = 13800 / 5
LCM(115,120) = 2760
(i) The LCM of 120 and 115 is associative
LCM of 115 and 120 = LCM of 120 and 115
1. What is the LCM of 115 and 120?
Answer: LCM of 115 and 120 is 2760.
2. What are the Factors of 115?
Answer: Factors of 115 are 1, 5, 23, 115. There are 4 integers that are factors of 115. The greatest factor of 115 is 115.
3. What are the Factors of 120?
Answer: Factors of 120 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30, 40, 60, 120. There are 16 integers that are factors of 120. The greatest factor of 120 is 120.
4. How to Find the LCM of 115 and 120?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 115 and 120 = 2760
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 115
115 = 5 x 23
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 120
120 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 2760 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 115 and 120 is 2760.