Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 38 is 950.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 38 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 148 | 5328 |
| 188 and 147 | 27636 |
| 150 and 86 | 6450 |
| 146 and 32 | 2336 |
| 73 and 163 | 11899 |