Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 126 is 630.
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 10 and 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 10 = 12 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 185 | 29415 |
| 125 and 43 | 5375 |
| 153 and 23 | 3519 |
| 129 and 85 | 10965 |
| 181 and 74 | 13394 |