Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 35 is 1190.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 66 | 1518 |
| 137 and 173 | 23701 |
| 70 and 174 | 6090 |
| 124 and 156 | 4836 |
| 179 and 26 | 4654 |