Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 70 is 770.
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 110 and 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 101 | 18079 |
| 44 and 31 | 1364 |
| 80 and 89 | 7120 |
| 111 and 166 | 18426 |
| 109 and 39 | 4251 |