Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 141 is 4935.
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 35 and 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 141 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 1 = 35 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 85 | 10540 |
| 117 and 94 | 10998 |
| 72 and 181 | 13032 |
| 88 and 24 | 264 |
| 120 and 96 | 480 |