Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 191 is 4775.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 193 | 35319 |
| 195 and 102 | 6630 |
| 58 and 179 | 10382 |
| 111 and 132 | 4884 |
| 37 and 199 | 7363 |