Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 138 is 6486.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 3 = 46 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 33 | 891 |
| 189 and 62 | 11718 |
| 185 and 156 | 28860 |
| 180 and 149 | 26820 |
| 83 and 163 | 13529 |