Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 35 is 175.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 35 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 35 | 5985 |
| 161 and 178 | 28658 |
| 179 and 167 | 29893 |
| 17 and 56 | 952 |
| 34 and 198 | 3366 |