Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 27 is 1107.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 101 | 4040 |
| 179 and 176 | 31504 |
| 146 and 88 | 6424 |
| 108 and 82 | 4428 |
| 111 and 159 | 5883 |