Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 29 is 3683.
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 127 and 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 93 | 4557 |
| 87 and 28 | 2436 |
| 60 and 79 | 4740 |
| 97 and 117 | 11349 |
| 125 and 142 | 17750 |