Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 125 is 1375.
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 55 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 68 | 7956 |
| 79 and 171 | 13509 |
| 186 and 45 | 2790 |
| 139 and 11 | 1529 |
| 12 and 27 | 108 |