Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 155 is 3410.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 24 | 4008 |
| 31 and 25 | 775 |
| 60 and 56 | 840 |
| 89 and 95 | 8455 |
| 121 and 120 | 14520 |