Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 70 is 5810.
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 166 and 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 125 | 125 |
| 23 and 40 | 920 |
| 120 and 24 | 120 |
| 120 and 52 | 1560 |
| 23 and 135 | 3105 |