
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 |
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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 |
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156 and 63 | 3276 |
77 and 52 | 4004 |
87 and 167 | 14529 |
39 and 198 | 2574 |
172 and 101 | 17372 |