Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 105 is 13440.
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 128 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 18 | 2070 |
| 100 and 193 | 19300 |
| 199 and 68 | 13532 |
| 76 and 127 | 9652 |
| 130 and 53 | 6890 |