Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 48 is 6000.
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 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 37 | 3959 |
| 50 and 124 | 3100 |
| 52 and 58 | 1508 |
| 122 and 69 | 8418 |
| 183 and 117 | 7137 |