Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 136 is 952.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 148 | 1628 |
| 169 and 188 | 31772 |
| 126 and 185 | 23310 |
| 48 and 23 | 1104 |
| 131 and 181 | 23711 |