Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 105 is 4305.
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 123 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 116 | 4060 |
| 179 and 87 | 15573 |
| 141 and 125 | 17625 |
| 43 and 61 | 2623 |
| 78 and 37 | 2886 |