Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 14
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 14 is 1750.
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 14?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 14 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 30 | 1560 |
| 168 and 132 | 1848 |
| 152 and 161 | 24472 |
| 122 and 187 | 22814 |
| 171 and 76 | 684 |