Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 175 is 12950.
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 74 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 126 | 7686 |
| 123 and 48 | 1968 |
| 182 and 178 | 16198 |
| 51 and 152 | 7752 |
| 21 and 95 | 1995 |