Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 88 is 3080.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 169 | 5239 |
| 177 and 65 | 11505 |
| 11 and 16 | 176 |
| 16 and 72 | 144 |
| 171 and 108 | 2052 |