Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 122 is 16226.
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 133 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 11 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 133 | 4123 |
| 157 and 128 | 20096 |
| 193 and 54 | 10422 |
| 198 and 112 | 11088 |
| 111 and 138 | 5106 |