Least Common Multiple of 29 and 30

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 29 and 30 the smallest integer that is 870 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 29 and 30 is 870.

LCM(29,30) = 870

LCM of 29 and 30

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 29 and 30

LCM of 29 and 30 is 870

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 29 and 30. First we will calculate the prime factors of 29 and 30.

Prime Factorization of 29


29 29
1

Prime factors of 29 are 29. Prime factorization of 29 in exponential form is:

29 = 291

Prime Factorization of 30


2 30
3 15
5 5
1

Prime factors of 30 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 30 in exponential form is:

30 = 21×31×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 29 and 30.

LCM(29,30) = 21×31×51×291
LCM(29,30) = 870

Factors of 29

List of positive integer factors of 29 that divides 29 without a remainder.

1, 29

Factors of 30

List of positive integer factors of 30 that divides 30 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30

Least Common Multiple of 29 and 30 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 29 and 30, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(29,30) = 1
LCM(29,30) = ( 29 × 30) / 1
LCM(29,30) = 870 / 1
LCM(29,30) = 870

Properties of LCM 29 and 30

(i) The LCM of 30 and 29 is associative

LCM of 29 and 30 = LCM of 30 and 29

Related Least Common Multiples of 29

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 29 and 30

1. What is the LCM of 29 and 30?

Answer: LCM of 29 and 30 is 870.

2. What are the Factors of 29?

Answer: Factors of 29 are 1, 29. There are 2 integers that are factors of 29. The greatest factor of 29 is 29.

3. What are the Factors of 30?

Answer: Factors of 30 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30. There are 8 integers that are factors of 30. The greatest factor of 30 is 30.

4. How to Find the LCM of 29 and 30?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 29 and 30 = 870

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 29

29 = 29

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 30

30 = 2 x 3 x 5

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

LCM = 870 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 29

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 29 and 30 is 870.