Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 62 is 3782.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 2 = 30 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 134 | 18626 |
| 102 and 62 | 3162 |
| 186 and 200 | 18600 |
| 174 and 169 | 29406 |
| 78 and 79 | 6162 |