Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 118 is 7434.
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 126 and 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 12 | 852 |
| 161 and 160 | 25760 |
| 75 and 78 | 1950 |
| 136 and 137 | 18632 |
| 123 and 104 | 12792 |