Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 125 is 250.
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 50 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 170 | 9010 |
| 164 and 73 | 11972 |
| 72 and 110 | 3960 |
| 187 and 142 | 26554 |
| 151 and 116 | 17516 |