Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 36 is 6300.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 168 | 13944 |
| 167 and 118 | 19706 |
| 37 and 24 | 888 |
| 68 and 32 | 544 |
| 140 and 31 | 4340 |