Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 124 is 10788.
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 87 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 158 | 13114 |
| 119 and 158 | 18802 |
| 113 and 175 | 19775 |
| 197 and 38 | 7486 |
| 70 and 28 | 140 |