Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 165 is 5775.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 10 = 16 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 67 | 5159 |
| 88 and 99 | 792 |
| 139 and 15 | 2085 |
| 139 and 51 | 7089 |
| 117 and 126 | 1638 |