Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 162 is 12960.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 160 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 160 ÷ 2 = 80 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 188 | 27636 |
| 61 and 60 | 3660 |
| 65 and 127 | 8255 |
| 187 and 44 | 748 |
| 186 and 122 | 11346 |