Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 128 is 896.
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 56 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 69 | 9177 |
| 167 and 178 | 29726 |
| 195 and 49 | 9555 |
| 180 and 187 | 33660 |
| 20 and 192 | 960 |