Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 26 is 3250.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 40 | 280 |
| 31 and 147 | 4557 |
| 113 and 56 | 6328 |
| 95 and 171 | 855 |
| 129 and 75 | 3225 |