Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 65 is 2080.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 102 | 8772 |
| 19 and 19 | 19 |
| 14 and 135 | 1890 |
| 100 and 81 | 8100 |
| 51 and 125 | 6375 |