Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 175 is 3150.
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 126 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 126 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 126 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 156 | 780 |
| 172 and 92 | 3956 |
| 168 and 91 | 2184 |
| 69 and 58 | 4002 |
| 47 and 115 | 5405 |