Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 88 is 1760.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 137 | 23290 |
| 176 and 56 | 1232 |
| 10 and 22 | 110 |
| 143 and 82 | 11726 |
| 200 and 84 | 4200 |