Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 133 is 3857.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 133 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 127 | 21336 |
| 56 and 123 | 6888 |
| 96 and 123 | 3936 |
| 29 and 13 | 377 |
| 72 and 12 | 72 |