Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 175 is 1925.
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 77 and 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 77 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 139 | 5838 |
| 149 and 37 | 5513 |
| 172 and 67 | 11524 |
| 148 and 31 | 4588 |
| 197 and 43 | 8471 |