Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 122 is 3294.
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 54 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 122 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 60 | 3540 |
| 181 and 181 | 181 |
| 119 and 86 | 10234 |
| 62 and 15 | 930 |
| 14 and 89 | 1246 |