Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 145 is 4640.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 15 = 9 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 44 | 7084 |
| 196 and 182 | 2548 |
| 73 and 106 | 7738 |
| 137 and 35 | 4795 |
| 78 and 115 | 8970 |