Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 69 is 2829.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 69 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 180 | 2340 |
| 187 and 26 | 4862 |
| 186 and 10 | 930 |
| 126 and 136 | 8568 |
| 56 and 194 | 5432 |