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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 51

The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 51 is 6528.

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 51?

First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 128 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 26
2 51 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 25
3 26 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 1
4 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
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196 and 15815484
45 and 54270
36 and 1977092
79 and 171343

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