Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 35 is 630.
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 90 and 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 51 | 3723 |
| 92 and 138 | 276 |
| 156 and 117 | 468 |
| 171 and 196 | 33516 |
| 123 and 76 | 9348 |