Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 91 is 12649.
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 139 and 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 148 | 25900 |
| 153 and 177 | 9027 |
| 11 and 196 | 2156 |
| 151 and 176 | 26576 |
| 81 and 61 | 4941 |