Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 112 is 6832.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 10 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 187 | 35156 |
| 50 and 10 | 50 |
| 67 and 24 | 1608 |
| 79 and 96 | 7584 |
| 106 and 54 | 2862 |