Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 125 is 16125.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 4 = 31 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 54 | 9666 |
| 86 and 35 | 3010 |
| 171 and 35 | 5985 |
| 182 and 60 | 5460 |
| 148 and 84 | 3108 |