Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 67 is 8509.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 125 | 500 |
| 161 and 140 | 3220 |
| 69 and 155 | 10695 |
| 20 and 188 | 940 |
| 46 and 11 | 506 |