Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 80 is 4080.
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 102 and 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 73 | 3942 |
| 111 and 181 | 20091 |
| 151 and 32 | 4832 |
| 198 and 17 | 3366 |
| 186 and 187 | 34782 |