Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 175 is 32025.
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 183 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 8 = 21 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 60 | 2760 |
| 124 and 69 | 8556 |
| 142 and 116 | 8236 |
| 93 and 50 | 4650 |
| 77 and 107 | 8239 |