Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 70 is 2170.
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 155 and 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 116 | 14500 |
| 96 and 99 | 3168 |
| 88 and 69 | 6072 |
| 152 and 172 | 6536 |
| 196 and 178 | 17444 |