Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 100 is 700.
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 35 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 100 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 160 | 9440 |
| 182 and 48 | 4368 |
| 77 and 79 | 6083 |
| 17 and 173 | 2941 |
| 144 and 48 | 144 |