Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 124 is 3100.
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 50 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 57 | 9348 |
| 70 and 160 | 1120 |
| 126 and 187 | 23562 |
| 134 and 161 | 21574 |
| 187 and 46 | 8602 |