Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 156 is 7332.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 15 = 9 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 174 | 14790 |
| 92 and 14 | 644 |
| 184 and 156 | 7176 |
| 95 and 85 | 1615 |
| 142 and 177 | 25134 |