Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 175 is 2800.
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 112 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 112 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 112 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 49 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 37 | 4625 |
| 103 and 97 | 9991 |
| 147 and 138 | 6762 |
| 68 and 147 | 9996 |
| 145 and 115 | 3335 |