Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 163 is 11410.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 93 | 15810 |
| 151 and 137 | 20687 |
| 167 and 83 | 13861 |
| 72 and 69 | 1656 |
| 25 and 175 | 175 |