Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 65 is 910.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 5 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 56 | 616 |
| 86 and 51 | 4386 |
| 111 and 31 | 3441 |
| 195 and 151 | 29445 |
| 31 and 174 | 5394 |