Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 65 is 8385.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 1 = 64 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 179 | 10740 |
| 105 and 157 | 16485 |
| 129 and 189 | 8127 |
| 146 and 136 | 9928 |
| 169 and 122 | 20618 |