Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 197 is 27777.
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 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 27 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 59 | 2478 |
| 101 and 36 | 3636 |
| 46 and 68 | 1564 |
| 65 and 148 | 9620 |
| 118 and 98 | 5782 |