Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 171 is 8037.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 141 | 7332 |
| 42 and 26 | 546 |
| 178 and 133 | 23674 |
| 68 and 178 | 6052 |
| 95 and 81 | 7695 |