Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 152 is 4408.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 170 | 14280 |
| 159 and 112 | 17808 |
| 137 and 79 | 10823 |
| 70 and 132 | 4620 |
| 183 and 140 | 25620 |