Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 106 is 4346.
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 41 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 195 | 4290 |
| 155 and 164 | 25420 |
| 23 and 94 | 2162 |
| 177 and 134 | 23718 |
| 113 and 144 | 16272 |