Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 70 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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 170 | 1870 |
| 21 and 145 | 3045 |
| 104 and 19 | 1976 |
| 162 and 146 | 11826 |
| 42 and 83 | 3486 |