Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 51 is 2397.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 45 | 1800 |
| 119 and 38 | 4522 |
| 119 and 31 | 3689 |
| 168 and 155 | 26040 |
| 108 and 42 | 756 |