Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 136 is 3944.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 116 | 2668 |
| 171 and 162 | 3078 |
| 125 and 161 | 20125 |
| 125 and 63 | 7875 |
| 111 and 44 | 4884 |