Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 125 is 12125.
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 97 and 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 125 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 87 | 12441 |
| 173 and 173 | 173 |
| 99 and 14 | 1386 |
| 109 and 50 | 5450 |
| 178 and 64 | 5696 |