Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 25 is 975.
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 195 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 197 | 31914 |
| 138 and 129 | 5934 |
| 177 and 161 | 28497 |
| 44 and 81 | 3564 |
| 175 and 165 | 5775 |