Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 138 is 5520.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 143 | 858 |
| 60 and 39 | 780 |
| 143 and 72 | 10296 |
| 126 and 89 | 11214 |
| 117 and 107 | 12519 |