Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 113 is 2825.
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 25 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 124 | 2604 |
| 88 and 179 | 15752 |
| 174 and 178 | 15486 |
| 170 and 171 | 29070 |
| 148 and 60 | 2220 |