Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 67 is 8576.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 6 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 146 | 14162 |
| 148 and 16 | 592 |
| 62 and 78 | 2418 |
| 157 and 56 | 8792 |
| 192 and 61 | 11712 |