Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 25 is 700.
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 28 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 23 | 1748 |
| 88 and 16 | 176 |
| 195 and 182 | 2730 |
| 185 and 153 | 28305 |
| 101 and 14 | 1414 |