Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 129 is 2451.
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 57 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 49 | 6321 |
| 16 and 66 | 528 |
| 128 and 127 | 16256 |
| 79 and 70 | 5530 |
| 180 and 137 | 24660 |