Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 80 is 1840.
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 46 and 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 181 | 27693 |
| 136 and 102 | 408 |
| 102 and 46 | 2346 |
| 173 and 73 | 12629 |
| 109 and 33 | 3597 |