
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 80 is 880.
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 22 and 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 22 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 22 |
2 | 80 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 14 |
3 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
4 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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109 and 26 | 2834 |
52 and 29 | 1508 |
45 and 170 | 1530 |
164 and 61 | 10004 |
199 and 126 | 25074 |