Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 77 is 13090.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 77 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 135 | 7560 |
| 168 and 50 | 4200 |
| 85 and 26 | 2210 |
| 86 and 116 | 4988 |
| 172 and 45 | 7740 |