Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 160 is 5920.
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 185 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 185 | 1110 |
| 77 and 68 | 5236 |
| 70 and 120 | 840 |
| 159 and 21 | 1113 |
| 162 and 171 | 3078 |