Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 76 is 9500.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 138 | 6900 |
| 160 and 136 | 2720 |
| 185 and 189 | 34965 |
| 149 and 137 | 20413 |
| 130 and 165 | 4290 |