Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 83 is 13280.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 6 = 12 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 115 | 4715 |
| 169 and 183 | 30927 |
| 142 and 164 | 11644 |
| 116 and 45 | 5220 |
| 159 and 137 | 21783 |