Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 81 is 9882.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 1 = 40 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 154 | 14938 |
| 130 and 26 | 130 |
| 181 and 39 | 7059 |
| 192 and 82 | 7872 |
| 29 and 87 | 87 |