Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 170 and 88 is 7480.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 170 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 170 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 6 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 176 | 880 |
| 154 and 175 | 3850 |
| 82 and 113 | 9266 |
| 187 and 59 | 11033 |
| 124 and 80 | 2480 |