Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 144 is 25200.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 103 | 18746 |
| 79 and 144 | 11376 |
| 32 and 54 | 864 |
| 94 and 93 | 8742 |
| 141 and 31 | 4371 |