Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 119 is 595.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 152 | 29336 |
| 13 and 25 | 325 |
| 52 and 100 | 1300 |
| 192 and 37 | 7104 |
| 52 and 115 | 5980 |