Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 175 is 6300.
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 36 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 197 | 26201 |
| 172 and 142 | 12212 |
| 38 and 32 | 608 |
| 118 and 154 | 9086 |
| 102 and 61 | 6222 |