Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 94 is 282.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 126 | 126 |
| 196 and 170 | 16660 |
| 138 and 34 | 2346 |
| 174 and 26 | 2262 |
| 21 and 102 | 714 |