Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 97 is 3977.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 87 | 2784 |
| 164 and 151 | 24764 |
| 74 and 51 | 3774 |
| 173 and 75 | 12975 |
| 179 and 142 | 25418 |