Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 38 is 2432.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 151 | 23858 |
| 196 and 88 | 4312 |
| 62 and 35 | 2170 |
| 172 and 10 | 860 |
| 113 and 45 | 5085 |