Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 25 is 2200.
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 88 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 77 | 6545 |
| 176 and 30 | 2640 |
| 157 and 58 | 9106 |
| 187 and 72 | 13464 |
| 54 and 21 | 378 |