Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 45 is 1125.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 71 | 8307 |
| 160 and 178 | 14240 |
| 187 and 158 | 29546 |
| 24 and 192 | 192 |
| 18 and 199 | 3582 |