Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 129 is 9933.
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 77 and 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 129 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 65 | 8320 |
| 26 and 47 | 1222 |
| 80 and 18 | 720 |
| 178 and 169 | 30082 |
| 38 and 30 | 570 |