Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 70 is 1610.
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 161 and 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 47 | 1363 |
| 165 and 141 | 7755 |
| 31 and 180 | 5580 |
| 44 and 11 | 44 |
| 71 and 36 | 2556 |