Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 124 is 19964.
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 161 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 158 | 11534 |
| 63 and 186 | 3906 |
| 84 and 29 | 2436 |
| 40 and 120 | 120 |
| 38 and 74 | 1406 |