Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 129 is 18834.
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 146 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 45 | 45 |
| 86 and 144 | 6192 |
| 46 and 165 | 7590 |
| 61 and 187 | 11407 |
| 190 and 157 | 29830 |