Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 161 is 19964.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 124 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 124 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 56 | 2296 |
| 36 and 28 | 252 |
| 39 and 178 | 6942 |
| 14 and 93 | 1302 |
| 74 and 63 | 4662 |