Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 143 is 4147.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 11 | 1617 |
| 157 and 48 | 7536 |
| 103 and 18 | 1854 |
| 51 and 145 | 7395 |
| 64 and 169 | 10816 |