Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 128 is 8832.
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 138 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 10 = 12 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 132 | 26004 |
| 40 and 28 | 280 |
| 178 and 69 | 12282 |
| 169 and 52 | 676 |
| 20 and 117 | 2340 |