Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 30 and 128 is 1920.
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 30 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 30 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 64 | 8128 |
| 57 and 35 | 1995 |
| 187 and 180 | 33660 |
| 46 and 126 | 2898 |
| 16 and 17 | 272 |