Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 96 is 2976.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 40 | 360 |
| 174 and 179 | 31146 |
| 95 and 159 | 15105 |
| 39 and 106 | 4134 |
| 187 and 81 | 15147 |