Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 170 is 3910.
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 46 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 103 | 18746 |
| 111 and 59 | 6549 |
| 188 and 166 | 15604 |
| 126 and 146 | 9198 |
| 89 and 31 | 2759 |