Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 141 is 4794.
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 102 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 154 | 10934 |
| 68 and 28 | 476 |
| 179 and 188 | 33652 |
| 111 and 83 | 9213 |
| 50 and 70 | 350 |