Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 126 is 15750.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 125 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 125 ÷ 1 = 125 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 159 | 9381 |
| 72 and 128 | 1152 |
| 68 and 188 | 3196 |
| 45 and 25 | 225 |
| 88 and 63 | 5544 |