Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 122 is 1342.
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 11 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 11 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 75 | 8400 |
| 113 and 97 | 10961 |
| 11 and 122 | 1342 |
| 141 and 176 | 24816 |
| 82 and 121 | 9922 |