Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 180 is 3060.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 170 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 170 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 24 | 1032 |
| 44 and 35 | 1540 |
| 183 and 161 | 29463 |
| 136 and 138 | 9384 |
| 168 and 30 | 840 |