Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 130 is 4160.
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 64 and 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 2 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 107 | 14766 |
| 126 and 150 | 3150 |
| 172 and 144 | 6192 |
| 192 and 151 | 28992 |
| 199 and 150 | 29850 |