Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 124 is 7068.
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 114 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 10 = 11 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 123 | 2829 |
| 26 and 87 | 2262 |
| 28 and 195 | 5460 |
| 186 and 91 | 16926 |
| 128 and 62 | 3968 |