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 |
|---|---|
| 25 and 178 | 4450 |
| 120 and 184 | 2760 |
| 123 and 37 | 4551 |
| 31 and 131 | 4061 |
| 17 and 80 | 1360 |