Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 22 is 1122.
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 102 and 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 163 | 22820 |
| 200 and 71 | 14200 |
| 76 and 44 | 836 |
| 39 and 155 | 6045 |
| 68 and 148 | 2516 |