Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 129 is 2967.
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 23 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 102 | 7548 |
| 88 and 56 | 616 |
| 170 and 96 | 8160 |
| 156 and 117 | 468 |
| 147 and 82 | 12054 |