Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 131 is 3799.
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 29 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 149 | 11324 |
| 28 and 71 | 1988 |
| 43 and 21 | 903 |
| 159 and 144 | 7632 |
| 153 and 39 | 1989 |