Least common multiple
What is the LCM of two numbers?
The lowest common multiple (LCM) is the lowest multiple shared by two or more numbers. For example, for the numbers 2 and 5, the lowest common multiple is 10 - the number both numbers can multiply into without a remainder.
Make
Write a program that outputs the LCM of two numbers input.
Use this boilerplate code as a starting point:
Success Criteria
Remember to add a comment before a subprogram, selection or iteration statement to explain its purpose.
Create a subprogram called `lcm` that:
- Takes two parameters: number1 and number2.
- Starts a counter at the highest of the two numbers.
- Counts up until the counter divided by either number has no remainder.
- Returns the counter.
Complete the `main program` so that:
- The user can input two numbers.
- The result is calculated by calling the subprogram lcm.
- The result is output in the format: "The LCM of {number1} and {number2} is {result}".
Typical inputs and outputs from the program would be:
Enter the first number: 2
Enter the second number: 5
The LCM of 2 and 5 is 10.
Enter the first number: 6
Enter the second number: 4
The LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Enter the first number: 7
Enter the second number: 40
The LCM of 7 and 40 is 280.
Enter the first number: 2
Enter the second number: 10
The LCM of 2 and 10 is 10.
Knowledge Organiser
Use these resources as a reference to help you meet the success criteria.
Programming guide:
Flowcharts:
Parsons:
Evaluate
Run the unit tests below to check that your program has met the success criteria.
Enter the first number: 2
Enter the second number: 4
The LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
Enter the first number: 8
Enter the second number: 8
The LCM of 8 and 8 is 8.
Enter the first number: 6
Enter the second number: 4
The LCM of 6 and 4 is 12.
Enter the first number: 8
Enter the second number: 10
The LCM of 8 and 10 is 40.
Enter the first number: 16
Enter the second number: 72
The LCM of 16 and 72 is 144.
Check that you have:
- Used comments within the code to describe the purpose of subprograms, conditions and iterations.
- Used meaningful identifier names. That means the names of subprograms and variables indicate what they are for.
