Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 35 is 455.
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 91 and 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 175 | 29050 |
| 156 and 102 | 2652 |
| 149 and 162 | 24138 |
| 98 and 52 | 2548 |
| 184 and 113 | 20792 |