
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 141 is 3102.
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 22 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 22 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 22 |
2 | 141 ÷ 22 = 6 remainder 9 |
3 | 22 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 4 |
4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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142 and 91 | 12922 |
167 and 56 | 9352 |
177 and 66 | 3894 |
180 and 166 | 14940 |
147 and 140 | 2940 |