Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 75 is 525.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 133 | 19950 |
| 120 and 27 | 1080 |
| 18 and 99 | 198 |
| 27 and 44 | 1188 |
| 15 and 139 | 2085 |