Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 75 is 825.
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 55 and 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 75 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 136 | 22712 |
| 161 and 73 | 11753 |
| 50 and 25 | 50 |
| 126 and 27 | 378 |
| 135 and 35 | 945 |