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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 125 and 130 the smallest integer that is 3250 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 130 is 3250.
LCM(125,130) = 3250
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 125 and 130. First we will calculate the prime factors of 125 and 130.
Prime Factorization of 125
5 | 125 |
5 | 25 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 125 are 5. Prime factorization of 125 in exponential form is:
125 = 53
Prime Factorization of 130
2 | 130 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 130 are 2, 5,13. Prime factorization of 130 in exponential form is:
130 = 21×51×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 125 and 130.
LCM(125,130) = 21×53×131
LCM(125,130) = 3250
Factors of 125
List of positive integer factors of 125 that divides 125 without a remainder.
1, 5, 25, 125
Factors of 130
List of positive integer factors of 130 that divides 130 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 125 and 130, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(125,130) = 5
LCM(125,130) = ( 125 × 130) / 5
LCM(125,130) = 16250 / 5
LCM(125,130) = 3250
(i) The LCM of 130 and 125 is associative
LCM of 125 and 130 = LCM of 130 and 125
1. What is the LCM of 125 and 130?
Answer: LCM of 125 and 130 is 3250.
2. What are the Factors of 125?
Answer: Factors of 125 are 1, 5, 25, 125. There are 4 integers that are factors of 125. The greatest factor of 125 is 125.
3. What are the Factors of 130?
Answer: Factors of 130 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130. There are 8 integers that are factors of 130. The greatest factor of 130 is 130.
4. How to Find the LCM of 125 and 130?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 125 and 130 = 3250
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 125
125 = 5 x 5 x 5
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 130
130 = 2 x 5 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 3250 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 13
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 125 and 130 is 3250.