Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 80 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 80 and 91 is 7280.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 80 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 126 | 13482 |
| 152 and 137 | 20824 |
| 114 and 78 | 1482 |
| 102 and 70 | 3570 |
| 121 and 104 | 12584 |