Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 118 is 4720.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 164 | 13284 |
| 82 and 177 | 14514 |
| 68 and 179 | 12172 |
| 106 and 119 | 12614 |
| 149 and 132 | 19668 |