Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 121 is 3388.
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 28 and 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 121 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 179 | 23628 |
| 144 and 196 | 7056 |
| 179 and 188 | 33652 |
| 162 and 127 | 20574 |
| 141 and 171 | 8037 |