Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 135 is 4590.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 192 | 5952 |
| 193 and 62 | 11966 |
| 127 and 112 | 14224 |
| 64 and 125 | 8000 |
| 171 and 184 | 31464 |