Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 135 is 16470.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 135 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 13 = 9 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 63 | 11844 |
| 74 and 162 | 5994 |
| 59 and 33 | 1947 |
| 26 and 42 | 546 |
| 176 and 43 | 7568 |