Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 125 is 23375.
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 187 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 1 = 62 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 168 | 10920 |
| 123 and 141 | 5781 |
| 163 and 87 | 14181 |
| 54 and 13 | 702 |
| 58 and 139 | 8062 |