Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 91 is 2275.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 92 | 1012 |
| 169 and 97 | 16393 |
| 135 and 160 | 4320 |
| 178 and 135 | 24030 |
| 199 and 141 | 28059 |