Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 133 is 16226.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 11 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 14 | 1358 |
| 168 and 26 | 2184 |
| 187 and 167 | 31229 |
| 100 and 143 | 14300 |
| 56 and 180 | 2520 |