Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 187 is 22814.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 57 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 113 | 19210 |
| 187 and 164 | 30668 |
| 123 and 111 | 4551 |
| 12 and 150 | 300 |
| 159 and 75 | 3975 |