Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 23 is 2875.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 22 | 1716 |
| 47 and 10 | 470 |
| 108 and 114 | 2052 |
| 33 and 128 | 4224 |
| 44 and 25 | 1100 |