Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 84 is 3360.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 8 = 9 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 141 | 22137 |
| 72 and 116 | 2088 |
| 136 and 92 | 3128 |
| 97 and 39 | 3783 |
| 199 and 80 | 15920 |