Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 160 is 3360.
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 42 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 84 | 5124 |
| 89 and 14 | 1246 |
| 96 and 197 | 18912 |
| 85 and 144 | 12240 |
| 168 and 26 | 2184 |