Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 128 is 8064.
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 63 and 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 128 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 2 = 31 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 147 | 3381 |
| 41 and 189 | 7749 |
| 72 and 27 | 216 |
| 174 and 96 | 2784 |
| 130 and 35 | 910 |