Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 131 is 16244.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 124 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 124 ÷ 7 = 17 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 161 | 2737 |
| 79 and 185 | 14615 |
| 183 and 120 | 7320 |
| 10 and 20 | 20 |
| 88 and 177 | 15576 |