Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 136 is 1088.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 8 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 57 | 7125 |
| 19 and 88 | 1672 |
| 117 and 171 | 2223 |
| 43 and 80 | 3440 |
| 116 and 15 | 1740 |