Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 122 is 14518.
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 119 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 3 = 39 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 59 | 8319 |
| 143 and 183 | 26169 |
| 16 and 140 | 560 |
| 186 and 149 | 27714 |
| 36 and 59 | 2124 |