Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 57 is 1425.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 57 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 24 | 384 |
| 44 and 56 | 616 |
| 52 and 71 | 3692 |
| 68 and 131 | 8908 |
| 87 and 65 | 5655 |