Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 125 is 5500.
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 44 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 115 | 22655 |
| 53 and 149 | 7897 |
| 73 and 172 | 12556 |
| 197 and 86 | 16942 |
| 154 and 188 | 14476 |