Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 70 is 1190.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 70 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 170 | 2720 |
| 179 and 167 | 29893 |
| 105 and 74 | 7770 |
| 23 and 120 | 2760 |
| 170 and 32 | 2720 |