Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 116 is 14964.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 13 = 8 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 151 | 20838 |
| 28 and 131 | 3668 |
| 122 and 185 | 22570 |
| 144 and 157 | 22608 |
| 29 and 137 | 3973 |