Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 170 is 29070.
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 171 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 1 = 170 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 116 | 4524 |
| 162 and 31 | 5022 |
| 198 and 131 | 25938 |
| 99 and 113 | 11187 |
| 53 and 50 | 2650 |