Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 26 is 3666.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 196 | 16268 |
| 175 and 195 | 6825 |
| 50 and 35 | 350 |
| 84 and 16 | 336 |
| 158 and 88 | 6952 |