Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 175 is 1050.
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 42 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 42 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 170 | 5950 |
| 75 and 75 | 75 |
| 24 and 163 | 3912 |
| 136 and 11 | 1496 |
| 176 and 167 | 29392 |