Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 47 is 3760.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 67 | 9983 |
| 75 and 197 | 14775 |
| 176 and 156 | 6864 |
| 158 and 36 | 2844 |
| 150 and 104 | 7800 |