Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 109 is 13298.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 13 = 8 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 180 | 5220 |
| 88 and 109 | 9592 |
| 80 and 156 | 3120 |
| 168 and 123 | 6888 |
| 164 and 200 | 8200 |