Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 35 is 1995.
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 57 and 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 152 | 20824 |
| 149 and 112 | 16688 |
| 120 and 14 | 840 |
| 13 and 129 | 1677 |
| 163 and 106 | 17278 |