Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 175 is 4725.
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 189 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 14 = 12 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 174 | 8874 |
| 171 and 178 | 30438 |
| 147 and 158 | 23226 |
| 62 and 155 | 310 |
| 30 and 151 | 4530 |