Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 105 is 525.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 69 | 3243 |
| 154 and 108 | 8316 |
| 45 and 59 | 2655 |
| 62 and 81 | 5022 |
| 143 and 94 | 13442 |