Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 189 is 4725.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 35 | 5670 |
| 149 and 20 | 2980 |
| 138 and 30 | 690 |
| 178 and 35 | 6230 |
| 104 and 12 | 312 |