Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 170 is 6460.
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 76 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 123 | 22632 |
| 17 and 22 | 374 |
| 130 and 137 | 17810 |
| 152 and 97 | 14744 |
| 92 and 96 | 2208 |