
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 122 is 3050.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
---|---|
1 | 25 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 25 |
2 | 122 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 22 |
3 | 25 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 3 |
4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
---|---|
119 and 45 | 5355 |
79 and 115 | 9085 |
110 and 13 | 1430 |
177 and 91 | 16107 |
88 and 161 | 14168 |