Least Common Multiple of 60 and 78

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 60 and 78 the smallest integer that is 780 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 78 is 780.

LCM(60,78) = 780

LCM of 60 and 78

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 60 and 78

LCM of 60 and 78 is 780

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 60 and 78. First we will calculate the prime factors of 60 and 78.

Prime Factorization of 60


2 60
2 30
3 15
5 5
1

Prime factors of 60 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 60 in exponential form is:

60 = 22×31×51

Prime Factorization of 78


2 78
3 39
13 13
1

Prime factors of 78 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 78 in exponential form is:

78 = 21×31×131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 60 and 78.

LCM(60,78) = 22×31×51×131
LCM(60,78) = 780

Factors of 60

List of positive integer factors of 60 that divides 60 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60

Factors of 78

List of positive integer factors of 78 that divides 78 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 13, 26, 39, 78

Least Common Multiple of 60 and 78 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 60 and 78, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(60,78) = 6
LCM(60,78) = ( 60 × 78) / 6
LCM(60,78) = 4680 / 6
LCM(60,78) = 780

Properties of LCM 60 and 78

(i) The LCM of 78 and 60 is associative

LCM of 60 and 78 = LCM of 78 and 60

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 60 and 78

1. What is the LCM of 60 and 78?

Answer: LCM of 60 and 78 is 780.

2. What are the Factors of 60?

Answer: Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60. There are 12 integers that are factors of 60. The greatest factor of 60 is 60.

3. What are the Factors of 78?

Answer: Factors of 78 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 13, 26, 39, 78. There are 8 integers that are factors of 78. The greatest factor of 78 is 78.

4. How to Find the LCM of 60 and 78?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 60 and 78 = 780

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 60

60 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 78

78 = 2 x 3 x 13

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 780 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 60 and 78 is 780.