Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 47 is 5828.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 144 | 1872 |
| 98 and 24 | 1176 |
| 159 and 136 | 21624 |
| 97 and 50 | 4850 |
| 148 and 63 | 9324 |