Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 159 is 7473.
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 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 151 | 16610 |
| 18 and 138 | 414 |
| 38 and 36 | 684 |
| 67 and 108 | 7236 |
| 191 and 89 | 16999 |