Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 26 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 26 and 125 is 3250.
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 26 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 26 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 135 | 23220 |
| 24 and 142 | 1704 |
| 58 and 49 | 2842 |
| 197 and 25 | 4925 |
| 169 and 47 | 7943 |