Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 115 is 14030.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 7 = 16 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 193 | 20072 |
| 26 and 127 | 3302 |
| 176 and 154 | 1232 |
| 125 and 43 | 5375 |
| 53 and 83 | 4399 |