Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 33 is 1551.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 171 | 2394 |
| 106 and 200 | 10600 |
| 124 and 163 | 20212 |
| 136 and 165 | 22440 |
| 156 and 118 | 9204 |