Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 11
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 11 is 1925.
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 11?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 11 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 11 = 15 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 190 | 14630 |
| 31 and 16 | 496 |
| 145 and 73 | 10585 |
| 189 and 61 | 11529 |
| 183 and 90 | 5490 |