Least Common Multiple of 123 and 129

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 123 and 129 the smallest integer that is 5289 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 129 is 5289.

LCM(123,129) = 5289

LCM of 123 and 129

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 123 and 129

LCM of 123 and 129 is 5289

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 123 and 129. First we will calculate the prime factors of 123 and 129.

Prime Factorization of 123


3 123
41 41
1

Prime factors of 123 are 3,41. Prime factorization of 123 in exponential form is:

123 = 31×411

Prime Factorization of 129


3 129
43 43
1

Prime factors of 129 are 3,43. Prime factorization of 129 in exponential form is:

129 = 31×431

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 123 and 129.

LCM(123,129) = 31×411×431
LCM(123,129) = 5289

Factors of 123

List of positive integer factors of 123 that divides 123 without a remainder.

1, 3, 41, 123

Factors of 129

List of positive integer factors of 129 that divides 129 without a remainder.

1, 3, 43, 129

Least Common Multiple of 123 and 129 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 123 and 129, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(123,129) = 3
LCM(123,129) = ( 123 × 129) / 3
LCM(123,129) = 15867 / 3
LCM(123,129) = 5289

Properties of LCM 123 and 129

(i) The LCM of 129 and 123 is associative

LCM of 123 and 129 = LCM of 129 and 123

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 123 and 129

1. What is the LCM of 123 and 129?

Answer: LCM of 123 and 129 is 5289.

2. What are the Factors of 123?

Answer: Factors of 123 are 1, 3, 41, 123. There are 4 integers that are factors of 123. The greatest factor of 123 is 123.

3. What are the Factors of 129?

Answer: Factors of 129 are 1, 3, 43, 129. There are 4 integers that are factors of 129. The greatest factor of 129 is 129.

4. How to Find the LCM of 123 and 129?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 123 and 129 = 5289

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 123

123 = 3 x 41

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 129

129 = 3 x 43

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 5289 = 3 x 41 x 43

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 123 and 129 is 5289.