Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 25 is 825.
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 165 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 123 | 9102 |
| 125 and 21 | 2625 |
| 37 and 22 | 814 |
| 71 and 117 | 8307 |
| 105 and 185 | 3885 |