Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 170 is 8840.
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 104 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 4 | 66 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 5 | 38 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 28 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 159 | 6201 |
| 151 and 139 | 20989 |
| 190 and 74 | 7030 |
| 192 and 63 | 4032 |
| 63 and 55 | 3465 |