Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 29 and 95 is 2755.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 29 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 78 | 15054 |
| 89 and 62 | 5518 |
| 73 and 78 | 5694 |
| 184 and 39 | 7176 |
| 172 and 180 | 7740 |