Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 160
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 160 is 1760.
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 88 and 160?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 160 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 160 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 160 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 72 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 17 | 2873 |
| 194 and 63 | 12222 |
| 66 and 159 | 3498 |
| 15 and 59 | 885 |
| 171 and 81 | 1539 |