Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 95 is 11685.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 198 | 11682 |
| 118 and 191 | 22538 |
| 168 and 33 | 1848 |
| 194 and 18 | 1746 |
| 87 and 36 | 1044 |