Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 134 is 11390.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 88 | 4312 |
| 38 and 138 | 2622 |
| 44 and 120 | 1320 |
| 16 and 199 | 3184 |
| 36 and 77 | 2772 |