Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 183 is 22875.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 125 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 125 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 24 | 600 |
| 51 and 189 | 3213 |
| 52 and 138 | 3588 |
| 65 and 41 | 2665 |
| 84 and 171 | 4788 |