Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 43 is 1247.
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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 43 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 65 | 8905 |
| 156 and 111 | 5772 |
| 127 and 107 | 13589 |
| 158 and 68 | 5372 |
| 109 and 66 | 7194 |