Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 125 is 14875.
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 119 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 6 = 19 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 53 | 6572 |
| 198 and 97 | 19206 |
| 98 and 107 | 10486 |
| 178 and 111 | 19758 |
| 147 and 57 | 2793 |