Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 90 is 5760.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 42 | 1386 |
| 98 and 62 | 3038 |
| 102 and 27 | 918 |
| 80 and 70 | 560 |
| 48 and 104 | 624 |