Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 160 is 24480.
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 153 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 153 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 153 ÷ 7 = 21 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 108 | 432 |
| 89 and 175 | 15575 |
| 164 and 145 | 23780 |
| 40 and 39 | 1560 |
| 126 and 136 | 8568 |