Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 160 is 1760.
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 55 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 168 | 3696 |
| 124 and 83 | 10292 |
| 97 and 184 | 17848 |
| 51 and 184 | 9384 |
| 144 and 164 | 5904 |