Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 112 is 14448.
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 129 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 93 | 558 |
| 98 and 117 | 11466 |
| 56 and 135 | 7560 |
| 159 and 66 | 3498 |
| 148 and 27 | 3996 |