Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 184 is 4600.
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 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 169 | 18759 |
| 56 and 57 | 3192 |
| 70 and 158 | 5530 |
| 181 and 83 | 15023 |
| 76 and 170 | 6460 |