Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 138 is 4002.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 95 | 12445 |
| 197 and 66 | 13002 |
| 59 and 39 | 2301 |
| 120 and 133 | 15960 |
| 159 and 174 | 9222 |