Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 11
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 11 is 880.
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 80 and 11?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 11 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 16 | 528 |
| 136 and 90 | 6120 |
| 110 and 32 | 1760 |
| 153 and 85 | 765 |
| 184 and 61 | 11224 |