Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 129 is 19995.
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 155 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 18 | 846 |
| 43 and 176 | 7568 |
| 139 and 168 | 23352 |
| 166 and 115 | 19090 |
| 143 and 72 | 10296 |