Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 125 is 10375.
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 83 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 41 ÷ 1 = 41 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 87 | 3828 |
| 181 and 173 | 31313 |
| 165 and 167 | 27555 |
| 166 and 83 | 166 |
| 155 and 188 | 29140 |