Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 123 is 2829.
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 69 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 76 | 1824 |
| 177 and 163 | 28851 |
| 99 and 20 | 1980 |
| 86 and 187 | 16082 |
| 31 and 123 | 3813 |