Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 80 is 1680.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 24 | 240 |
| 128 and 70 | 4480 |
| 196 and 61 | 11956 |
| 197 and 192 | 37824 |
| 72 and 112 | 1008 |