Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 128 is 19840.
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 155 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 181 | 10860 |
| 46 and 54 | 1242 |
| 117 and 26 | 234 |
| 21 and 23 | 483 |
| 101 and 151 | 15251 |