Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 141 is 6063.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 129 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 129 ÷ 12 = 10 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 114 | 114 |
| 130 and 134 | 8710 |
| 71 and 170 | 12070 |
| 133 and 188 | 25004 |
| 51 and 137 | 6987 |