Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 46 is 6486.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 39 | 5460 |
| 158 and 15 | 2370 |
| 142 and 91 | 12922 |
| 60 and 182 | 5460 |
| 29 and 157 | 4553 |