Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 192 is 5568.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 29 = 6 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 15 | 1515 |
| 62 and 46 | 1426 |
| 185 and 53 | 9805 |
| 135 and 87 | 3915 |
| 103 and 158 | 16274 |