Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 26 is 1612.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 178 | 19046 |
| 164 and 156 | 6396 |
| 37 and 52 | 1924 |
| 139 and 118 | 16402 |
| 146 and 50 | 3650 |