Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 170 is 2550.
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 75 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 132 | 4092 |
| 69 and 82 | 5658 |
| 194 and 166 | 16102 |
| 36 and 99 | 396 |
| 16 and 17 | 272 |