Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 116 is 7076.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 6 = 19 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 116 | 7772 |
| 154 and 30 | 2310 |
| 110 and 148 | 8140 |
| 151 and 41 | 6191 |
| 99 and 174 | 5742 |