Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 193 is 5597.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 29 = 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 34 and 129 | 4386 |
| 138 and 109 | 15042 |
| 149 and 178 | 26522 |
| 194 and 132 | 12804 |
| 117 and 141 | 5499 |