Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 187 is 6545.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 35 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 48 | 3696 |
| 14 and 33 | 462 |
| 185 and 167 | 30895 |
| 44 and 44 | 44 |
| 189 and 17 | 3213 |