Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 34 is 5746.
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 169 and 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 36 | 5868 |
| 54 and 63 | 378 |
| 171 and 134 | 22914 |
| 142 and 45 | 6390 |
| 184 and 124 | 5704 |