Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 124 is 20708.
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 167 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 197 | 23246 |
| 127 and 41 | 5207 |
| 143 and 103 | 14729 |
| 98 and 130 | 6370 |
| 71 and 188 | 13348 |