Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 80 is 240.
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 24 and 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 168 | 27384 |
| 131 and 198 | 25938 |
| 23 and 168 | 3864 |
| 138 and 57 | 2622 |
| 61 and 152 | 9272 |