Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 75 is 2175.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 75 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 111 | 15429 |
| 198 and 157 | 31086 |
| 200 and 126 | 12600 |
| 138 and 89 | 12282 |
| 31 and 81 | 2511 |