Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 160 is 29280.
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 183 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 23 = 6 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 80 | 13680 |
| 127 and 45 | 5715 |
| 148 and 120 | 4440 |
| 44 and 159 | 6996 |
| 114 and 138 | 2622 |