Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 110 is 15510.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 89 | 6408 |
| 96 and 64 | 192 |
| 81 and 158 | 12798 |
| 187 and 140 | 26180 |
| 158 and 104 | 8216 |