Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 33 is 2310.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 35 | 4970 |
| 34 and 87 | 2958 |
| 155 and 125 | 3875 |
| 111 and 135 | 4995 |
| 102 and 128 | 6528 |