Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 101 is 14241.
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 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 198 | 11682 |
| 132 and 186 | 4092 |
| 170 and 106 | 9010 |
| 44 and 30 | 660 |
| 105 and 59 | 6195 |