Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 74 is 5920.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 68 | 4964 |
| 133 and 157 | 20881 |
| 142 and 64 | 4544 |
| 47 and 76 | 3572 |
| 39 and 184 | 7176 |