Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 185 is 26085.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 35 | 2730 |
| 193 and 89 | 17177 |
| 28 and 48 | 336 |
| 170 and 159 | 27030 |
| 155 and 166 | 25730 |