Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 132 is 11220.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 99 | 16236 |
| 157 and 141 | 22137 |
| 53 and 177 | 9381 |
| 122 and 94 | 5734 |
| 178 and 184 | 16376 |