Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 175 is 33600.
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 192 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 175 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 140 | 22260 |
| 148 and 47 | 6956 |
| 142 and 88 | 6248 |
| 180 and 118 | 10620 |
| 108 and 165 | 5940 |