Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 69 is 8418.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 25 | 3425 |
| 183 and 185 | 33855 |
| 94 and 149 | 14006 |
| 136 and 99 | 13464 |
| 195 and 98 | 19110 |