Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 51 is 1275.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 51 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 38 | 6194 |
| 115 and 31 | 3565 |
| 25 and 196 | 4900 |
| 118 and 19 | 2242 |
| 86 and 167 | 14362 |