Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 35 is 1120.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 108 | 2484 |
| 79 and 158 | 158 |
| 200 and 95 | 3800 |
| 73 and 28 | 2044 |
| 170 and 140 | 2380 |