Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 124 is 8556.
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 138 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 134 | 11926 |
| 190 and 36 | 3420 |
| 163 and 59 | 9617 |
| 32 and 185 | 5920 |
| 31 and 143 | 4433 |