Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 37 is 4551.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 41 | 6847 |
| 32 and 121 | 3872 |
| 142 and 161 | 22862 |
| 175 and 54 | 9450 |
| 27 and 30 | 270 |