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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 36

The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 36 is 1116.

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 36?

First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 124 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 16
2 36 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 4
3 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
172 and 14925628
151 and 395889
196 and 18335868
111 and 829102
37 and 471739

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