Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 25 is 350.
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 70 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 197 | 21473 |
| 92 and 27 | 2484 |
| 48 and 123 | 1968 |
| 178 and 70 | 6230 |
| 81 and 185 | 14985 |