Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 186 is 14880.
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 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 160 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 160 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 95 | 1615 |
| 98 and 141 | 13818 |
| 178 and 115 | 20470 |
| 146 and 64 | 4672 |
| 65 and 53 | 3445 |