Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 106 is 9010.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 31 | 3999 |
| 93 and 65 | 6045 |
| 52 and 141 | 7332 |
| 66 and 187 | 1122 |
| 118 and 175 | 20650 |