Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 124 is 10540.
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 85 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 42 | 1806 |
| 73 and 75 | 5475 |
| 179 and 44 | 7876 |
| 194 and 37 | 7178 |
| 71 and 173 | 12283 |