Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 100 is 14100.
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 141 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 165 and 83 | 13695 |
| 93 and 138 | 4278 |
| 158 and 71 | 11218 |
| 36 and 73 | 2628 |
| 17 and 36 | 612 |