Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 70 is 910.
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 130 and 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 62 | 4836 |
| 34 and 122 | 2074 |
| 160 and 12 | 480 |
| 180 and 33 | 1980 |
| 79 and 21 | 1659 |