Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 99
The least common multiple (LCM) of 124 and 99 is 12276.
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 99?
First, calculate the GCD of 124 and 99 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 124 ÷ 99 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 99 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 154 | 1848 |
| 158 and 65 | 10270 |
| 50 and 65 | 650 |
| 119 and 86 | 10234 |
| 115 and 104 | 11960 |