Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 19 is 665.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 94 | 6204 |
| 108 and 128 | 3456 |
| 76 and 200 | 3800 |
| 34 and 163 | 5542 |
| 156 and 119 | 18564 |