Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 184 is 5704.
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 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 124 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 3 | 124 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 60 ÷ 4 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 39 | 2184 |
| 134 and 187 | 25058 |
| 148 and 183 | 27084 |
| 32 and 125 | 4000 |
| 96 and 181 | 17376 |