Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 122 is 6954.
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 114 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 177 | 18939 |
| 82 and 118 | 4838 |
| 25 and 135 | 675 |
| 199 and 64 | 12736 |
| 197 and 48 | 9456 |