Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 164 is 10004.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 38 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 63 | 1386 |
| 23 and 129 | 2967 |
| 42 and 157 | 6594 |
| 172 and 95 | 16340 |
| 185 and 164 | 30340 |