Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 105 is 3570.
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 170 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 18 | 126 |
| 169 and 22 | 3718 |
| 116 and 175 | 20300 |
| 198 and 83 | 16434 |
| 159 and 170 | 27030 |