Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 167 is 13360.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 80 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 146 | 10366 |
| 155 and 78 | 12090 |
| 161 and 186 | 29946 |
| 26 and 195 | 390 |
| 157 and 136 | 21352 |