Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 29 is 1218.
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 42 and 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 37 | 6993 |
| 187 and 15 | 2805 |
| 19 and 156 | 2964 |
| 174 and 117 | 6786 |
| 156 and 132 | 1716 |