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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 73

The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 73 is 9344.

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 73?

First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 128 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 55
2 73 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 18
3 55 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 1
4 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
103 and 474841
97 and 18417848
147 and 1681176
114 and 221254
179 and 254475

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