Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 160 is 480.
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 48 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 33 | 1518 |
| 88 and 65 | 5720 |
| 45 and 84 | 1260 |
| 63 and 12 | 252 |
| 62 and 138 | 4278 |