Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 102 is 6222.
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 122 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 20 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 42 | 588 |
| 29 and 71 | 2059 |
| 74 and 180 | 6660 |
| 186 and 188 | 17484 |
| 60 and 148 | 2220 |