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Quickly calculate the least common multiple (LCM) of two or more integers. Supports space-separated number list input.
LCM(4, 6) = 12
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When you need to find the lowest common multiple of two or more integers, manual calculation can be tedious and prone to errors. This tool is designed specifically to solve this problem. Simply enter a space-separated list of integers to instantly calculate their least common multiple (LCM). The least common multiple is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by all numbers in a given list of integers. It is a fundamental mathematical concept used in fraction operations, period synchronization, engineering planning, and more.
Q: Does the LCM calculator support decimals or negative numbers?
No. This tool is strictly for calculating the common multiples of integers. Entering decimals or non-numeric characters will result in a calculation error. For cases involving 0, the LCM of any number and 0 is 0.
Q: How do I calculate the LCM of 12, 15, and 20?
The answer is 60. Enter "12 15 20" in the input box and click calculate to get the result 60.
Please ensure all inputs are integers and numbers are separated only by spaces. Although there is no strict upper limit on the number of inputs, entering too many numbers at once (e.g., over 50) may affect page response speed. This tool performs pure front-end calculations; all data is processed locally in your browser, so there are no privacy concerns.
In mathematics and programming, finding the least common multiple is often used in conjunction with finding the greatest common divisor (GCD). The relationship is LCM(a, b) = |a * b| / GCD(a, b). For cases with more than two numbers, this formula can be applied iteratively. A typical application is finding a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions. For example, to calculate 1/6 + 1/15, you first need to find the LCM of the denominators 6 and 15, which is 30. Common input/output examples: input "8 12" outputs 24; input "7 5" outputs 35; input "6 15 10" outputs 30.
