Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 121 is 14883.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 2 = 60 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 155 | 8060 |
| 128 and 117 | 14976 |
| 119 and 50 | 5950 |
| 154 and 103 | 15862 |
| 78 and 164 | 6396 |