Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 160 is 31840.
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 199 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 160 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 31 | 3193 |
| 106 and 144 | 7632 |
| 153 and 74 | 11322 |
| 199 and 128 | 25472 |
| 192 and 151 | 28992 |