Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 119 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 125 and 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 6 = 19 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 45 | 2790 |
| 134 and 44 | 2948 |
| 169 and 62 | 10478 |
| 178 and 185 | 32930 |
| 167 and 89 | 14863 |