Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 153 is 1530.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 17 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 18 | 2466 |
| 88 and 19 | 1672 |
| 193 and 187 | 36091 |
| 168 and 192 | 1344 |
| 168 and 29 | 4872 |