Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 106 is 8480.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 2 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 60 | 540 |
| 137 and 188 | 25756 |
| 73 and 104 | 7592 |
| 195 and 55 | 2145 |
| 58 and 86 | 2494 |