Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 160 is 2400.
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 75 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 98 | 17542 |
| 106 and 51 | 5406 |
| 16 and 87 | 1392 |
| 140 and 158 | 11060 |
| 21 and 159 | 1113 |