Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 130 is 8060.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 124 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 124 ÷ 6 = 20 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 186 | 10788 |
| 128 and 192 | 384 |
| 136 and 40 | 680 |
| 60 and 136 | 2040 |
| 16 and 172 | 688 |