Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 83 is 10292.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 1 = 41 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 71 | 5112 |
| 100 and 103 | 10300 |
| 188 and 65 | 12220 |
| 120 and 120 | 120 |
| 60 and 152 | 2280 |