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 |
|---|---|
| 20 and 50 | 100 |
| 163 and 191 | 31133 |
| 167 and 124 | 20708 |
| 25 and 194 | 4850 |
| 105 and 192 | 6720 |