Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 22 is 902.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 56 | 1512 |
| 136 and 169 | 22984 |
| 108 and 158 | 8532 |
| 97 and 179 | 17363 |
| 187 and 67 | 12529 |