Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 125 is 4625.
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 185 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 5 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 16 | 2512 |
| 152 and 28 | 1064 |
| 188 and 175 | 32900 |
| 157 and 197 | 30929 |
| 85 and 74 | 6290 |