Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 160 is 6240.
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 78 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 78 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 78 ÷ 4 = 19 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 40 | 840 |
| 141 and 113 | 15933 |
| 41 and 162 | 6642 |
| 179 and 144 | 25776 |
| 197 and 53 | 10441 |