Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 129 is 19479.
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 151 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 92 | 11132 |
| 54 and 192 | 1728 |
| 47 and 140 | 6580 |
| 79 and 121 | 9559 |
| 97 and 150 | 14550 |