Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 185 is 5365.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 29 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 85 | 9520 |
| 172 and 55 | 9460 |
| 126 and 35 | 630 |
| 57 and 172 | 9804 |
| 171 and 101 | 17271 |