Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 200 is 800.
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 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 160 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 160 ÷ 40 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 10 | 530 |
| 78 and 84 | 1092 |
| 31 and 175 | 5425 |
| 99 and 137 | 13563 |
| 179 and 133 | 23807 |