Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 194 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 194 and 124 is 12028.
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 194 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 194 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 194 ÷ 124 = 1 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 71 | 3124 |
| 15 and 71 | 1065 |
| 67 and 167 | 11189 |
| 18 and 167 | 3006 |
| 104 and 200 | 2600 |