Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 33 is 825.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 33 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 80 | 2480 |
| 70 and 162 | 5670 |
| 177 and 92 | 16284 |
| 27 and 101 | 2727 |
| 158 and 98 | 7742 |