Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 119 is 15113.
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 127 and 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 185 | 17945 |
| 149 and 87 | 12963 |
| 38 and 142 | 2698 |
| 14 and 166 | 1162 |
| 71 and 118 | 8378 |