Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 80 is 2320.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 80 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 78 | 4914 |
| 196 and 146 | 14308 |
| 152 and 175 | 26600 |
| 171 and 153 | 2907 |
| 122 and 160 | 9760 |