Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 169 is 5915.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 179 | 32757 |
| 178 and 130 | 11570 |
| 98 and 185 | 18130 |
| 65 and 151 | 9815 |
| 16 and 138 | 1104 |