Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 128 is 7808.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 6 = 20 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 98 | 882 |
| 145 and 101 | 14645 |
| 157 and 79 | 12403 |
| 192 and 162 | 5184 |
| 147 and 154 | 3234 |