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 |
|---|---|
| 159 and 179 | 28461 |
| 20 and 132 | 660 |
| 39 and 17 | 663 |
| 195 and 79 | 15405 |
| 166 and 42 | 3486 |