Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 128 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 128 and 93 is 11904.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 128 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 128 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 66 | 858 |
| 169 and 116 | 19604 |
| 124 and 131 | 16244 |
| 188 and 106 | 9964 |
| 29 and 87 | 87 |