Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 146 is 17958.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 123 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 123 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 123 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 181 | 30770 |
| 147 and 30 | 1470 |
| 183 and 43 | 7869 |
| 169 and 193 | 32617 |
| 127 and 65 | 8255 |