Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 165 is 5610.
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 34 and 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 63 | 1827 |
| 178 and 114 | 10146 |
| 116 and 62 | 3596 |
| 117 and 98 | 11466 |
| 109 and 39 | 4251 |