Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 70 is 3360.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 130 | 9490 |
| 153 and 197 | 30141 |
| 40 and 168 | 840 |
| 59 and 171 | 10089 |
| 140 and 127 | 17780 |