Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 165 is 5610.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 5 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 180 | 2340 |
| 125 and 26 | 3250 |
| 71 and 38 | 2698 |
| 126 and 186 | 3906 |
| 168 and 183 | 10248 |