Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 102 is 8160.
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 160 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 121 | 20328 |
| 135 and 184 | 24840 |
| 188 and 52 | 2444 |
| 149 and 36 | 5364 |
| 87 and 139 | 12093 |