Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 139 is 17375.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 125 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 125 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 157 | 20410 |
| 188 and 105 | 19740 |
| 144 and 146 | 10512 |
| 160 and 163 | 26080 |
| 140 and 164 | 5740 |