Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 127 is 15113.
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 119 and 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 127 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 83 | 9628 |
| 53 and 148 | 7844 |
| 18 and 194 | 1746 |
| 176 and 172 | 7568 |
| 131 and 156 | 20436 |