Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 175 is 350.
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 10 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 191 | 33234 |
| 146 and 12 | 876 |
| 137 and 128 | 17536 |
| 48 and 121 | 5808 |
| 143 and 169 | 1859 |