Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 58 is 4640.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 158 | 31126 |
| 131 and 133 | 17423 |
| 136 and 81 | 11016 |
| 87 and 51 | 1479 |
| 21 and 51 | 357 |