Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 125 is 1000.
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 40 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 126 | 2142 |
| 46 and 151 | 6946 |
| 133 and 174 | 23142 |
| 182 and 76 | 6916 |
| 12 and 21 | 84 |