Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 25 is 200.
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 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 30 | 1740 |
| 161 and 111 | 17871 |
| 193 and 134 | 25862 |
| 177 and 138 | 8142 |
| 34 and 142 | 2414 |