Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 137 is 19317.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 4 = 34 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 98 | 11270 |
| 168 and 73 | 12264 |
| 112 and 63 | 1008 |
| 39 and 143 | 429 |
| 150 and 17 | 2550 |