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 |
|---|---|
| 176 and 131 | 23056 |
| 154 and 45 | 6930 |
| 144 and 187 | 26928 |
| 56 and 163 | 9128 |
| 177 and 117 | 6903 |