Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 141 is 15087.
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 107 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 58 | 2088 |
| 132 and 136 | 4488 |
| 186 and 73 | 13578 |
| 55 and 179 | 9845 |
| 200 and 190 | 3800 |