Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 41 is 5002.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 1 = 40 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 194 | 19206 |
| 60 and 110 | 660 |
| 141 and 192 | 9024 |
| 149 and 59 | 8791 |
| 94 and 141 | 282 |