Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 125 is 4000.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 179 | 12530 |
| 73 and 116 | 8468 |
| 85 and 193 | 16405 |
| 114 and 87 | 3306 |
| 40 and 11 | 440 |