Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 121 is 17061.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 20 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 104 | 14040 |
| 50 and 182 | 4550 |
| 181 and 142 | 25702 |
| 190 and 170 | 3230 |
| 29 and 195 | 5655 |