Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 150 is 750.
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 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 125 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 125 ÷ 25 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 200 | 17800 |
| 133 and 162 | 21546 |
| 101 and 21 | 2121 |
| 141 and 65 | 9165 |
| 173 and 27 | 4671 |