Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 30 and 124 is 1860.
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 30 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 30 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 133 | 3059 |
| 111 and 64 | 7104 |
| 116 and 116 | 116 |
| 161 and 10 | 1610 |
| 152 and 122 | 9272 |