Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 41 is 7175.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 119 | 16303 |
| 194 and 139 | 26966 |
| 118 and 98 | 5782 |
| 182 and 44 | 4004 |
| 48 and 47 | 2256 |