Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 169 is 23829.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 1 = 28 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 92 | 1472 |
| 148 and 89 | 13172 |
| 136 and 75 | 10200 |
| 55 and 97 | 5335 |
| 65 and 186 | 12090 |