Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 123 is 5658.
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 46 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 184 | 6072 |
| 149 and 72 | 10728 |
| 164 and 27 | 4428 |
| 180 and 178 | 16020 |
| 136 and 52 | 1768 |