Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 30
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 30 is 150.
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 30?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 30 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 30 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 30 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 188 | 6956 |
| 118 and 162 | 9558 |
| 120 and 156 | 1560 |
| 147 and 135 | 6615 |
| 121 and 168 | 20328 |