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 |
|---|---|
| 150 and 62 | 4650 |
| 67 and 92 | 6164 |
| 153 and 126 | 2142 |
| 131 and 137 | 17947 |
| 144 and 77 | 11088 |