Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 110 is 1870.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 110 | 1870 |
| 177 and 116 | 20532 |
| 183 and 24 | 1464 |
| 123 and 52 | 6396 |
| 38 and 101 | 3838 |