Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 170 is 1190.
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 14 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 14 = 12 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 135 | 1890 |
| 109 and 94 | 10246 |
| 132 and 136 | 4488 |
| 56 and 66 | 1848 |
| 177 and 15 | 885 |