Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 134 is 8576.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 128 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 128 ÷ 6 = 21 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 50 | 1050 |
| 55 and 53 | 2915 |
| 90 and 150 | 450 |
| 62 and 128 | 3968 |
| 196 and 149 | 29204 |