Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 175 is 10150.
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 58 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 58 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 1 = 58 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 143 | 715 |
| 49 and 145 | 7105 |
| 185 and 107 | 19795 |
| 152 and 54 | 4104 |
| 183 and 42 | 2562 |