Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 168 is 4872.
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 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 163 | 16300 |
| 169 and 81 | 13689 |
| 125 and 193 | 24125 |
| 41 and 196 | 8036 |
| 28 and 17 | 476 |