Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 83 is 6640.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 83 = 0 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 3 = 26 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 200 | 8600 |
| 88 and 111 | 9768 |
| 129 and 151 | 19479 |
| 12 and 104 | 312 |
| 16 and 127 | 2032 |