Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 191 is 32470.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 170 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 170 ÷ 21 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 130 | 650 |
| 150 and 148 | 11100 |
| 170 and 26 | 2210 |
| 42 and 172 | 3612 |
| 107 and 70 | 7490 |