Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 128 is 2432.
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 38 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 43 | 7052 |
| 123 and 144 | 5904 |
| 27 and 76 | 2052 |
| 31 and 113 | 3503 |
| 118 and 104 | 6136 |