Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 59 is 7552.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 200 | 3400 |
| 166 and 110 | 9130 |
| 48 and 137 | 6576 |
| 151 and 37 | 5587 |
| 186 and 23 | 4278 |