Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 73 is 11680.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 166 | 19754 |
| 154 and 148 | 11396 |
| 172 and 17 | 2924 |
| 157 and 23 | 3611 |
| 186 and 12 | 372 |