Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 105 is 3360.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 182 | 546 |
| 34 and 110 | 1870 |
| 50 and 55 | 550 |
| 37 and 110 | 4070 |
| 159 and 62 | 9858 |