Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 133 is 18753.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 8 = 16 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 85 | 14960 |
| 79 and 152 | 12008 |
| 180 and 153 | 3060 |
| 23 and 87 | 2001 |
| 115 and 107 | 12305 |