Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 170 is 4760.
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 56 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 2 = 28 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 41 | 2542 |
| 177 and 158 | 27966 |
| 91 and 56 | 728 |
| 95 and 184 | 17480 |
| 73 and 189 | 13797 |