Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 146 is 11680.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 179 | 30788 |
| 134 and 157 | 21038 |
| 114 and 185 | 21090 |
| 139 and 61 | 8479 |
| 180 and 29 | 5220 |