Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 170 is 1530.
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 18 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 18 = 9 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 92 | 10948 |
| 133 and 100 | 13300 |
| 105 and 109 | 11445 |
| 40 and 148 | 1480 |
| 166 and 166 | 166 |