Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 195 is 5655.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 29 = 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 133 and 147 | 2793 |
| 161 and 163 | 26243 |
| 96 and 151 | 14496 |
| 67 and 152 | 10184 |
| 178 and 166 | 14774 |