Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 129 is 2193.
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 17 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 129 = 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 183 and 47 | 8601 |
| 124 and 162 | 10044 |
| 27 and 60 | 540 |
| 172 and 91 | 15652 |
| 147 and 112 | 2352 |