Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 137 is 9590.
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 70 and 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 67 ÷ 3 = 22 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 21 | 1113 |
| 185 and 73 | 13505 |
| 177 and 108 | 6372 |
| 149 and 149 | 149 |
| 58 and 175 | 10150 |