Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 123 is 15375.
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 125 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 123 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 2 = 61 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 77 | 6699 |
| 145 and 115 | 3335 |
| 163 and 149 | 24287 |
| 141 and 110 | 15510 |
| 48 and 156 | 624 |