Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 125 is 7250.
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 58 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 88 | 12232 |
| 127 and 131 | 16637 |
| 163 and 40 | 6520 |
| 147 and 80 | 11760 |
| 71 and 188 | 13348 |