Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 194 is 16490.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 170 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 170 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 190 | 22230 |
| 88 and 194 | 8536 |
| 129 and 127 | 16383 |
| 119 and 144 | 17136 |
| 10 and 51 | 510 |