Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 168 is 3360.
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 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 160 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 160 ÷ 8 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 40 | 840 |
| 174 and 35 | 6090 |
| 158 and 139 | 21962 |
| 150 and 96 | 2400 |
| 82 and 148 | 6068 |