LCM for 105 and 170

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 170?

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LCM of 105 and 170 is
3,570

First common multiples: 3,570; 7,140; 10,710; …

3,570 is divisible by both: 3,570 ÷ 105 = 34; 3,570 ÷ 170 = 21 — and 34 and 21 share no factor but 1, so no smaller number is. As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/105 by 34 and of y/170 by 21.

105 = 3 × 5 × 7

170 = 2 × 5 × 17

Prime105170Highest power
2—22
33—3
5555
77—7
17—1717

— = power 0: the prime is not a factor of this number; the LCM takes it from the number that has it.

LCM = 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 × 17 = 3,570

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 170?

LCM of 105 and 170 is 3,570

How to find the LCM of 105 and 170 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 105 and 170, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 3,570.

What is the difference between LCM and GCF?

LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number divisible by both numbers, while GCF (Greatest Common Factor) is the largest number that divides both. For 105 and 170: LCM = 3,570, GCF = 5.