Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 70 is 9030.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 20 | 1860 |
| 23 and 81 | 1863 |
| 191 and 168 | 32088 |
| 23 and 138 | 138 |
| 42 and 83 | 3486 |