Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 170 is 8160.
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 96 and 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 170 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 74 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 90 | 15570 |
| 55 and 28 | 1540 |
| 76 and 100 | 1900 |
| 198 and 121 | 2178 |
| 53 and 86 | 4558 |