Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 170 is 13430.
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 79 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 79 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 136 | 18360 |
| 129 and 63 | 2709 |
| 159 and 140 | 22260 |
| 119 and 42 | 714 |
| 18 and 161 | 2898 |