Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 25 is 1825.
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 73 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 88 | 6424 |
| 180 and 77 | 13860 |
| 135 and 85 | 2295 |
| 70 and 145 | 2030 |
| 38 and 177 | 6726 |