Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 96 is 12192.
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 127 and 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 195 | 12480 |
| 55 and 113 | 6215 |
| 184 and 89 | 16376 |
| 47 and 168 | 7896 |
| 19 and 17 | 323 |