Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 35 is 4270.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 69 | 2277 |
| 154 and 106 | 8162 |
| 194 and 100 | 9700 |
| 36 and 78 | 468 |
| 95 and 162 | 15390 |