Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 176 is 14960.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 170 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 170 ÷ 6 = 28 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 11 | 1969 |
| 148 and 133 | 19684 |
| 194 and 87 | 16878 |
| 144 and 36 | 144 |
| 129 and 85 | 10965 |