Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 127 is 15367.
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 121 and 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 127 = 0 remainder 121 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 121 ÷ 6 = 20 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 51 | 1581 |
| 81 and 185 | 14985 |
| 184 and 134 | 12328 |
| 25 and 88 | 2200 |
| 123 and 179 | 22017 |