Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 188 is 11468.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 4 | 66 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 56 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 104 | 17368 |
| 17 and 25 | 425 |
| 145 and 162 | 23490 |
| 96 and 126 | 2016 |
| 185 and 12 | 2220 |