Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 23 is 2806.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 40 | 520 |
| 62 and 150 | 4650 |
| 45 and 176 | 7920 |
| 41 and 143 | 5863 |
| 115 and 181 | 20815 |