Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 175 is 2275.
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 13 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 106 | 13462 |
| 28 and 116 | 812 |
| 183 and 34 | 6222 |
| 183 and 51 | 3111 |
| 122 and 198 | 12078 |