Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 129 is 15738.
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 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 7 = 17 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 181 | 17195 |
| 119 and 181 | 21539 |
| 124 and 77 | 9548 |
| 124 and 26 | 1612 |
| 80 and 71 | 5680 |