Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 62 is 1550.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 62 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 97 | 9797 |
| 83 and 139 | 11537 |
| 102 and 186 | 3162 |
| 196 and 77 | 2156 |
| 47 and 16 | 752 |