Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 123 is 3444.
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 84 and 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 170 | 14620 |
| 122 and 74 | 4514 |
| 91 and 33 | 3003 |
| 162 and 183 | 9882 |
| 188 and 124 | 5828 |