Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 85 is 10880.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 1 = 42 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 169 | 31265 |
| 145 and 149 | 21605 |
| 124 and 45 | 5580 |
| 47 and 188 | 188 |
| 85 and 63 | 5355 |