Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 95 is 13395.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 143 | 2288 |
| 61 and 100 | 6100 |
| 127 and 15 | 1905 |
| 181 and 121 | 21901 |
| 155 and 184 | 28520 |