Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 130 is 1430.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 18 | 990 |
| 28 and 184 | 1288 |
| 28 and 91 | 364 |
| 158 and 114 | 9006 |
| 129 and 89 | 11481 |