Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 25 is 2400.
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 96 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 70 | 210 |
| 69 and 140 | 9660 |
| 186 and 77 | 14322 |
| 126 and 73 | 9198 |
| 189 and 170 | 32130 |