Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 80 is 3120.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 78 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 78 ÷ 2 = 39 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 126 | 1764 |
| 49 and 106 | 5194 |
| 73 and 187 | 13651 |
| 132 and 164 | 5412 |
| 36 and 68 | 612 |