Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 125 is 125.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 38 | 570 |
| 139 and 37 | 5143 |
| 179 and 101 | 18079 |
| 172 and 67 | 11524 |
| 106 and 20 | 1060 |