Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 21 is 861.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 20 | 3740 |
| 135 and 96 | 4320 |
| 187 and 89 | 16643 |
| 12 and 29 | 348 |
| 117 and 150 | 5850 |