Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 84 is 3444.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 182 | 16198 |
| 134 and 12 | 804 |
| 157 and 51 | 8007 |
| 193 and 165 | 31845 |
| 131 and 160 | 20960 |