Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 96 is 12000.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 46 | 552 |
| 136 and 173 | 23528 |
| 44 and 72 | 792 |
| 101 and 19 | 1919 |
| 140 and 111 | 15540 |