Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 128 is 384.
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 48 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 196 | 7644 |
| 76 and 40 | 760 |
| 113 and 191 | 21583 |
| 185 and 187 | 34595 |
| 191 and 85 | 16235 |