Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 41 is 3280.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 2 = 19 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 179 | 28282 |
| 12 and 137 | 1644 |
| 199 and 178 | 35422 |
| 83 and 29 | 2407 |
| 187 and 23 | 4301 |