Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 35 is 4935.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 1 = 35 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 143 | 14586 |
| 131 and 25 | 3275 |
| 120 and 70 | 840 |
| 48 and 55 | 2640 |
| 96 and 47 | 4512 |