Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 136 is 4216.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 124 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 124 ÷ 12 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 118 | 4838 |
| 173 and 28 | 4844 |
| 79 and 156 | 12324 |
| 120 and 194 | 11640 |
| 70 and 45 | 630 |