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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 80

The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 80 is 720.

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 180 and 80?

First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 180 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 20
2 80 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
83 and 14011620
108 and 1363672
127 and 546858
98 and 9898
150 and 18814100

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