Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 175 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 175 and 125 is 875.
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 175 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 175 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 175 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 52 | 1508 |
| 93 and 32 | 2976 |
| 178 and 78 | 6942 |
| 50 and 156 | 3900 |
| 71 and 144 | 10224 |