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 |
|---|---|
| 27 and 120 | 1080 |
| 77 and 16 | 1232 |
| 138 and 152 | 10488 |
| 87 and 166 | 14442 |
| 154 and 11 | 154 |