Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 170 is 13940.
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 164 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 164 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 164 ÷ 6 = 27 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 145 | 6815 |
| 64 and 59 | 3776 |
| 162 and 14 | 1134 |
| 193 and 13 | 2509 |
| 143 and 183 | 26169 |