Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 70 is 3080.
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 88 and 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 40 | 280 |
| 178 and 42 | 3738 |
| 55 and 79 | 4345 |
| 200 and 67 | 13400 |
| 114 and 182 | 10374 |