LCM for 5 and 25

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5 and 25?

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LCM of 5 and 25 is
25

First common multiples: 25, 50, 75, …

As a common denominator: multiply the top and bottom of x/5 by 5.

5 divides 25 (25 ÷ 5 = 5), so the LCM is the larger number itself.

5 — prime

25 = 52

Prime525Highest power
555252

LCM = 52 = 25

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FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 5 and 25?

LCM of 5 and 25 is 25

How to find the LCM of 5 and 25 using prime factorization?

To find the LCM of 5 and 25, find all prime factors of both numbers, then multiply the highest power of each prime factor. The result is 25.

What is the difference between LCM and GCF?

LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest number divisible by both numbers, while GCF (Greatest Common Factor) is the largest number that divides both. For 5 and 25: LCM = 25, GCF = 5.