Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 25 is 4575.
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 183 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 186 | 10416 |
| 145 and 50 | 1450 |
| 118 and 117 | 13806 |
| 200 and 35 | 1400 |
| 136 and 91 | 12376 |