Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 109 is 13952.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 19 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 198 | 3960 |
| 184 and 183 | 33672 |
| 27 and 163 | 4401 |
| 181 and 35 | 6335 |
| 196 and 147 | 588 |