Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 195 is 9165.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 5 | 33 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 21 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 109 | 18312 |
| 61 and 57 | 3477 |
| 18 and 195 | 1170 |
| 52 and 10 | 260 |
| 105 and 82 | 8610 |