Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 31 is 4960.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 21 | 483 |
| 44 and 72 | 792 |
| 153 and 46 | 7038 |
| 161 and 46 | 322 |
| 74 and 164 | 6068 |