Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 129 is 5934.
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 46 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 127 | 20447 |
| 112 and 167 | 18704 |
| 70 and 133 | 1330 |
| 61 and 179 | 10919 |
| 21 and 18 | 126 |