Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 32 is 5600.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 55 | 3245 |
| 21 and 171 | 1197 |
| 100 and 125 | 500 |
| 101 and 168 | 16968 |
| 138 and 185 | 25530 |