Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 84 is 420.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 84 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 95 | 5890 |
| 162 and 173 | 28026 |
| 107 and 86 | 9202 |
| 16 and 87 | 1392 |
| 115 and 140 | 3220 |