Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 80 is 960.
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 192 and 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 93 | 10230 |
| 182 and 75 | 13650 |
| 16 and 26 | 208 |
| 115 and 12 | 1380 |
| 18 and 110 | 990 |