Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 170 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 35 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 99 | 6930 |
| 138 and 121 | 16698 |
| 13 and 87 | 1131 |
| 88 and 72 | 792 |
| 94 and 105 | 9870 |