Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 95 is 2375.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 33 | 1485 |
| 153 and 145 | 22185 |
| 149 and 186 | 27714 |
| 165 and 18 | 990 |
| 95 and 182 | 17290 |