Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 124 is 5084.
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 41 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 1 = 41 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 198 | 19800 |
| 62 and 183 | 11346 |
| 130 and 57 | 7410 |
| 90 and 154 | 6930 |
| 74 and 133 | 9842 |