Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 129 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 129 and 94 is 12126.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 129 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 129 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 87 | 2871 |
| 83 and 63 | 5229 |
| 126 and 153 | 2142 |
| 136 and 178 | 12104 |
| 172 and 93 | 15996 |