Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 96 is 3360.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 89 | 5251 |
| 179 and 172 | 30788 |
| 129 and 135 | 5805 |
| 116 and 33 | 3828 |
| 145 and 36 | 5220 |