Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 124 is 6076.
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 49 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 87 | 957 |
| 179 and 145 | 25955 |
| 159 and 103 | 16377 |
| 17 and 100 | 1700 |
| 63 and 96 | 2016 |