Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 72 is 3096.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 152 | 20824 |
| 97 and 122 | 11834 |
| 185 and 139 | 25715 |
| 46 and 21 | 966 |
| 128 and 152 | 2432 |