Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 123 is 3075.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 147 | 2940 |
| 102 and 49 | 4998 |
| 141 and 167 | 23547 |
| 119 and 26 | 3094 |
| 80 and 50 | 400 |