Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 158 is 3950.
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 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 116 | 16124 |
| 187 and 19 | 3553 |
| 105 and 157 | 16485 |
| 29 and 87 | 87 |
| 135 and 173 | 23355 |