Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 160 is 27360.
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 171 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 11 = 14 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 22 | 132 |
| 132 and 65 | 8580 |
| 81 and 152 | 12312 |
| 134 and 28 | 1876 |
| 141 and 32 | 4512 |