Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 147 is 3675.
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 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 43 | 5461 |
| 96 and 94 | 4512 |
| 38 and 104 | 1976 |
| 16 and 44 | 176 |
| 11 and 55 | 55 |