Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 129 is 6192.
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 144 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 15 = 8 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 38 | 532 |
| 56 and 191 | 10696 |
| 34 and 195 | 6630 |
| 127 and 63 | 8001 |
| 100 and 53 | 5300 |