Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 170 is 13770.
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 162 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 162 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 162 ÷ 8 = 20 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 156 | 2964 |
| 178 and 143 | 25454 |
| 123 and 186 | 7626 |
| 166 and 154 | 12782 |
| 200 and 81 | 16200 |