Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 104 is 18200.
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 175 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 179 | 23807 |
| 39 and 60 | 780 |
| 89 and 69 | 6141 |
| 92 and 157 | 14444 |
| 72 and 86 | 3096 |