Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 129 is 2064.
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 16 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 144 | 7920 |
| 50 and 93 | 4650 |
| 131 and 109 | 14279 |
| 192 and 157 | 30144 |
| 170 and 42 | 3570 |