Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 146 is 18250.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 125 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 125 ÷ 21 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 47 | 5217 |
| 174 and 95 | 16530 |
| 169 and 72 | 12168 |
| 156 and 136 | 5304 |
| 170 and 131 | 22270 |