Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 126 is 7434.
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 118 and 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 118 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 118 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 122 | 12200 |
| 137 and 147 | 20139 |
| 175 and 167 | 29225 |
| 33 and 195 | 2145 |
| 142 and 18 | 1278 |