Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 170 is 6290.
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 74 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 160 | 5920 |
| 171 and 101 | 17271 |
| 59 and 86 | 5074 |
| 163 and 22 | 3586 |
| 135 and 85 | 2295 |