Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 122 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 138 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 16 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 113 | 14803 |
| 133 and 36 | 4788 |
| 171 and 172 | 29412 |
| 121 and 139 | 16819 |
| 122 and 37 | 4514 |