Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 166 is 4814.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 61 | 11956 |
| 159 and 117 | 6201 |
| 142 and 40 | 2840 |
| 87 and 69 | 2001 |
| 163 and 85 | 13855 |