Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 80 is 3440.
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 172 and 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 72 | 936 |
| 188 and 170 | 15980 |
| 93 and 30 | 930 |
| 48 and 41 | 1968 |
| 118 and 119 | 14042 |