Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 61 is 2501.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 61 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 32 | 96 |
| 129 and 31 | 3999 |
| 130 and 187 | 24310 |
| 126 and 68 | 4284 |
| 84 and 152 | 3192 |