Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 122 is 10370.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 166 | 8964 |
| 72 and 179 | 12888 |
| 67 and 73 | 4891 |
| 41 and 162 | 6642 |
| 36 and 74 | 1332 |