Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 71 is 11999.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 71 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 59 | 8791 |
| 152 and 127 | 19304 |
| 37 and 89 | 3293 |
| 140 and 59 | 8260 |
| 74 and 45 | 3330 |