Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 107 is 13268.
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 124 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 17 | 3043 |
| 188 and 72 | 3384 |
| 119 and 176 | 20944 |
| 108 and 122 | 6588 |
| 104 and 86 | 4472 |