Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 142 is 9088.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 128 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 128 ÷ 14 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 137 | 25619 |
| 122 and 45 | 5490 |
| 33 and 167 | 5511 |
| 187 and 87 | 16269 |
| 59 and 124 | 7316 |