Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 175 is 23800.
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 136 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 98 | 7742 |
| 44 and 186 | 4092 |
| 164 and 120 | 4920 |
| 182 and 35 | 910 |
| 63 and 168 | 504 |