Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 41 is 1189.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 41 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 84 | 3612 |
| 175 and 166 | 29050 |
| 101 and 85 | 8585 |
| 176 and 55 | 880 |
| 17 and 107 | 1819 |