Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 91 is 11739.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 87 | 5394 |
| 141 and 45 | 2115 |
| 181 and 94 | 17014 |
| 50 and 148 | 3700 |
| 156 and 97 | 15132 |