Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 117 is 2574.
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 22 and 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 38 | 3686 |
| 154 and 59 | 9086 |
| 144 and 34 | 2448 |
| 129 and 138 | 5934 |
| 184 and 141 | 25944 |