Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 175 is 21700.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 124 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 124 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 160 | 1440 |
| 96 and 167 | 16032 |
| 15 and 42 | 210 |
| 196 and 177 | 34692 |
| 186 and 153 | 9486 |