Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 140 is 5740.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 157 | 19939 |
| 20 and 38 | 380 |
| 18 and 182 | 1638 |
| 101 and 144 | 14544 |
| 119 and 186 | 22134 |