Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 129 is 1677.
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 39 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 190 | 17670 |
| 184 and 133 | 24472 |
| 29 and 73 | 2117 |
| 123 and 42 | 1722 |
| 45 and 119 | 5355 |