Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 192 is 384.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 128 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 128 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 139 | 7367 |
| 108 and 140 | 3780 |
| 134 and 112 | 7504 |
| 10 and 17 | 170 |
| 14 and 189 | 378 |