Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 126 is 10080.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 183 | 23790 |
| 158 and 53 | 8374 |
| 73 and 122 | 8906 |
| 160 and 31 | 4960 |
| 39 and 168 | 2184 |