Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 141 is 2256.
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 16 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 43 | 6923 |
| 45 and 172 | 7740 |
| 185 and 196 | 36260 |
| 179 and 74 | 13246 |
| 174 and 168 | 4872 |