Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 153 is 7191.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 12 = 11 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 96 | 480 |
| 59 and 147 | 8673 |
| 23 and 38 | 874 |
| 23 and 89 | 2047 |
| 150 and 165 | 1650 |