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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 141

The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 141 is 7614.

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 162 and 141?

First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 162 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 21
2 141 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 15
3 21 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 6
4 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3
5 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
116 and 762204
60 and 1642460
172 and 20860
20 and 35140
13 and 7878

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