Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 165 is 1155.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 45 | 6435 |
| 105 and 51 | 1785 |
| 193 and 131 | 25283 |
| 78 and 182 | 546 |
| 178 and 166 | 14774 |