Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 106 is 6466.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 31 | 5425 |
| 59 and 145 | 8555 |
| 185 and 99 | 18315 |
| 40 and 168 | 840 |
| 50 and 16 | 400 |