Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 71 is 10011.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 70 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 1 = 70 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 64 | 1472 |
| 147 and 139 | 20433 |
| 16 and 25 | 400 |
| 148 and 114 | 8436 |
| 179 and 14 | 2506 |