Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 35 is 2485.
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 71 and 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 1 = 35 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 162 | 2754 |
| 180 and 113 | 20340 |
| 162 and 37 | 5994 |
| 131 and 45 | 5895 |
| 143 and 31 | 4433 |