Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 35 is 805.
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 115 and 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 90 and 153 | 1530 |
| 199 and 161 | 32039 |
| 131 and 161 | 21091 |
| 94 and 178 | 8366 |
| 24 and 200 | 600 |