Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 93 and 124
The least common multiple (LCM) of 93 and 124 is 372.
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 93 and 124?
First, calculate the GCD of 93 and 124 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 ÷ 124 = 0 remainder 93 |
| 2 | 124 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 93 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 49 | 1470 |
| 83 and 138 | 11454 |
| 192 and 63 | 4032 |
| 34 and 79 | 2686 |
| 104 and 168 | 2184 |