Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 12
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 12 is 480.
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 12?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 12 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 12 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 129 | 7611 |
| 188 and 118 | 11092 |
| 37 and 93 | 3441 |
| 63 and 25 | 1575 |
| 86 and 56 | 2408 |