Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 85 is 425.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 85 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 66 | 66 |
| 72 and 61 | 4392 |
| 25 and 76 | 1900 |
| 126 and 147 | 882 |
| 160 and 62 | 4960 |