Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 169 is 3718.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 30 | 4170 |
| 60 and 83 | 4980 |
| 146 and 51 | 7446 |
| 163 and 177 | 28851 |
| 35 and 43 | 1505 |