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 |
|---|---|
| 148 and 178 | 13172 |
| 159 and 85 | 13515 |
| 84 and 189 | 756 |
| 115 and 82 | 9430 |
| 136 and 58 | 3944 |