Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 129 is 22962.
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 178 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 10 | 1310 |
| 148 and 142 | 10508 |
| 177 and 172 | 30444 |
| 168 and 79 | 13272 |
| 36 and 124 | 1116 |