Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 198 is 6930.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 35 = 5 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 118 | 7198 |
| 41 and 124 | 5084 |
| 142 and 163 | 23146 |
| 48 and 46 | 1104 |
| 64 and 98 | 3136 |