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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 124 and 130 the smallest integer that is 8060 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 124 and 130 is 8060.
LCM(124,130) = 8060
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 124 and 130. First we will calculate the prime factors of 124 and 130.
Prime Factorization of 124
2 | 124 |
2 | 62 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 124 are 2,31. Prime factorization of 124 in exponential form is:
124 = 22×311
Prime Factorization of 130
2 | 130 |
5 | 65 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 130 are 2, 5,13. Prime factorization of 130 in exponential form is:
130 = 21×51×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 124 and 130.
LCM(124,130) = 22×51×131×311
LCM(124,130) = 8060
Factors of 124
List of positive integer factors of 124 that divides 124 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 31, 62, 124
Factors of 130
List of positive integer factors of 130 that divides 130 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 124 and 130, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(124,130) = 2
LCM(124,130) = ( 124 × 130) / 2
LCM(124,130) = 16120 / 2
LCM(124,130) = 8060
(i) The LCM of 130 and 124 is associative
LCM of 124 and 130 = LCM of 130 and 124
1. What is the LCM of 124 and 130?
Answer: LCM of 124 and 130 is 8060.
2. What are the Factors of 124?
Answer: Factors of 124 are 1, 2, 4, 31, 62, 124. There are 6 integers that are factors of 124. The greatest factor of 124 is 124.
3. What are the Factors of 130?
Answer: Factors of 130 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130. There are 8 integers that are factors of 130. The greatest factor of 130 is 130.
4. How to Find the LCM of 124 and 130?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 124 and 130 = 8060
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 124
124 = 2 x 2 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 130
130 = 2 x 5 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 8060 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 13 x 31
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 124 and 130 is 8060.