Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 16
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 16 is 2256.
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 16?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 183 | 4392 |
| 31 and 83 | 2573 |
| 106 and 84 | 4452 |
| 197 and 32 | 6304 |
| 106 and 88 | 4664 |