Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 70 is 9870.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 1 = 70 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 68 | 9724 |
| 90 and 144 | 720 |
| 86 and 92 | 3956 |
| 11 and 49 | 539 |
| 134 and 82 | 5494 |