Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 123 is 2214.
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 54 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 98 | 1764 |
| 103 and 113 | 11639 |
| 68 and 41 | 2788 |
| 57 and 52 | 2964 |
| 119 and 54 | 6426 |