Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 128 is 7296.
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 114 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 18 | 360 |
| 111 and 107 | 11877 |
| 181 and 156 | 28236 |
| 14 and 131 | 1834 |
| 95 and 17 | 1615 |