Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 164 is 4756.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 107 | 15622 |
| 122 and 131 | 15982 |
| 142 and 189 | 26838 |
| 102 and 109 | 11118 |
| 36 and 56 | 504 |