Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 160 and 92 is 3680.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 160 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 160 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 76 | 13908 |
| 85 and 24 | 2040 |
| 137 and 153 | 20961 |
| 119 and 129 | 15351 |
| 150 and 127 | 19050 |