Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 122 is 7808.
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 128 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 6 = 20 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 92 and 186 | 8556 |
| 84 and 86 | 3612 |
| 71 and 168 | 11928 |
| 166 and 164 | 13612 |
| 191 and 129 | 24639 |