Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 23 is 2829.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 119 | 595 |
| 194 and 81 | 15714 |
| 194 and 174 | 16878 |
| 180 and 47 | 8460 |
| 179 and 154 | 27566 |