Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 29 is 3770.
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 130 and 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 66 | 6666 |
| 47 and 27 | 1269 |
| 72 and 16 | 144 |
| 62 and 102 | 3162 |
| 128 and 155 | 19840 |