Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 160 is 5280.
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 66 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 157 | 19625 |
| 74 and 33 | 2442 |
| 143 and 31 | 4433 |
| 126 and 139 | 17514 |
| 176 and 89 | 15664 |