Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 160 is 26080.
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 163 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 3 = 53 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 139 | 25854 |
| 63 and 141 | 2961 |
| 192 and 26 | 2496 |
| 157 and 29 | 4553 |
| 79 and 43 | 3397 |