Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 190
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 190 is 11590.
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 190?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 190 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 190 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 190 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 68 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 4 | 68 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 54 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 159 | 6360 |
| 89 and 83 | 7387 |
| 170 and 73 | 12410 |
| 167 and 116 | 19372 |
| 94 and 55 | 5170 |