Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 185 is 23865.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 129 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 129 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 29 | 754 |
| 196 and 98 | 196 |
| 176 and 161 | 28336 |
| 31 and 95 | 2945 |
| 186 and 150 | 4650 |