Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 160 is 11040.
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 69 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 23 | 184 |
| 141 and 185 | 26085 |
| 129 and 62 | 7998 |
| 76 and 159 | 12084 |
| 17 and 158 | 2686 |