Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 123 is 7626.
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 62 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 61 ÷ 1 = 61 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 170 | 4420 |
| 152 and 122 | 9272 |
| 85 and 32 | 2720 |
| 50 and 137 | 6850 |
| 126 and 117 | 1638 |