Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 25 is 3725.
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 149 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 25 = 5 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 198 | 18018 |
| 81 and 50 | 4050 |
| 36 and 84 | 252 |
| 173 and 88 | 15224 |
| 119 and 161 | 2737 |