Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 124 is 496.
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 16 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 16 = 7 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 168 | 2520 |
| 118 and 120 | 7080 |
| 159 and 84 | 4452 |
| 197 and 121 | 23837 |
| 106 and 53 | 106 |