Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 151 is 3775.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 75 | 8175 |
| 113 and 183 | 20679 |
| 66 and 87 | 1914 |
| 54 and 128 | 3456 |
| 169 and 91 | 1183 |